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Course Learning Resources:
Course Description
A broad presentation of environmental science, integrating technical and social concepts and issues. The ecological, economic, social and ethical aspects of current issues are
scrutinized from a scientific base.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand the interrelationships involved in natural systems.
2. Understand the complexities
involved in environmental problem solving; understanding the relationships between science, economics, politics and philosophy.
3. Understand man's utilization of the earth's resources and the ideas associated with
man's degradation of the environment.
4. Understand the basic concepts of population growth and it's impact and demand on natural systems.
5. Understand resource use including; agricultural, fossil fuel, nuclear power, water uses.
6. Understand the various types of pollution; their sources, effects, management and minimization.
7. Understand the
basic environmental laws, both national and international, which effect business and individuals.
8. Have examined alternative technologies and processes which will minimize environmental degradation.
9. Have
examined the concept of sustainable development, both from a business and social viewpoint; and have examined the mechanisms which may lead to sustainable practices.
10. Have examined individual effects and impacts
on the environment; and will have developed and implemented practices which will minimize negative impacts. Course Policies
Attendance
This is a 6 week course, and moves fairly quickly. Its requirements include assignments, discussion in the virtual classroom and tests that you will complete and submit via the Internet.
I will be available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your assignments should be submitted as file
attachments in MS Word, Adobe pdf, or RTF (rich text format) format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are provided in a table below. Timing
Please be sure to time your assignments so that you have adequate time to complete the work in the 6 weeks allowed.
Communication
Discussion is an important aspect to an effective online course. We will primarily communicate via the virtual classroom. However, please feel free to use my email address for
questions, comments, concerns, etc. and I will do the same. Evaluation Material Assignments and Tests
There are 8 assignments, plus a final paper. Grade Components
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