Covers the importance of the environment in society with particular emphasis on worldwide distribution and uses of resources, the role of natural and man-made environments, and causes of environmental degradation. Introduces ethics of conservation and recycling. There is no pre-requisite except an interest in the Environment. However, we will give students a broad exposure to Environmental Science, ranging from the general structure of the earth and how it works to issues like biological diversity, pollution and global warming.
Case examples range from local to global environmental issues.
This is a fun course for students and the instructor, and we think we will change your present opinion of environmental science. Students will peer review projects and participate in an on-line discussion of environmental issues. Class Assignments and Grading Reading and worldwide web assignments will be given as well as a final group project published as a web page. The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.