This course introduces the study of air quality and air pollution. Emphasis is placed on air pollution basics, current atmospheric conditions, effects of air pollution, air quality analysis and measurement, and regulatory control of air pollution. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the environmental hazards associated with air pollution from a human health and welfare perspective. Emphasis is placed on environmental law basics, water quality laws, air quality laws, waste disposal laws, and biological resource protection laws. This course provides a forum for the discussion of current environmental issues.
Emphasis is placed on environmental news, regulations, accidents, and areas of controversy.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of local, state, national, and global events on environmental quality.