Subjects covered include climate and the hydrologic cycle, erosion, erosion prevention, water conservation and water pollution. This course provides a framework for understanding the present-day problems associated with the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere as they relate to modification of those environments by human activity. The content of the course will examine the processes and interrelationships that operate in the physical environment. The course will examine the processes and consequences of environmental pollution, impact of population, natural hazards, soils and agriculture, water resources and sustainability of natural resources and energy. An in-depth study of the nature, origin and classification of soils.
Emphasis is placed on the importance of soils as a resource for plants.
This course provides students with an understanding of the concepts, methodology and practical applications of remote sensing and environmental analysis. This course covers the design and functioning of GIS systems as they related to environmental analysis, problems related to management, and applications to business. The class includes hands-on experience with GIS Arc View software.