Students will be able to perform arithmetic calculations necessary for understanding and explaining quantitative aspects of environmental problems. Students will describe and be able to accurately identify factual and theoretical data concerning a variety of environmental problems. Students will present logical arguments, using supportive evidence, to suggest possible solutions to a variety of environmental problems. Students will describe the advantages and disadvantages of various proposed solutions to environmental problems. Class attendance is strongly encouraged.
Students are responsible for all assignments and instructions made during class.
The use of tobacco in class is strictly prohibited. The course grade will be based on three hourly examinations specified on the syllabus, the final examination during finals week, short quizzes and assignments. Absence from a quiz results in a grade of 0 for that quiz. No make-up quizzes will be given under any circumstances. Absence from an hourly examination or the final examination generally results in a grade of 0 for that examination.