Spring 2004

ENVS 105 - 4 cr. hrs. (3 lecture, 1 lab) Dr. Bill Bromer
Prerequisites: none Office: A 221
Room: N119 Hours: MTThWF 10-11
Lecture: MWF 11:00 - 11:50 A.M.. Phone: 740-3467
Laboratory W 2:00 - 3:50 P.M. E-mail: wbromer

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Course Description
 Course Objectives

Syllabus

Environmental Links

Textbook

Hints

Course Description:

ENVS 105 (4) [3S] Lecture and laboratory course that introduces the non-science major, through a problem-solving process, to the study of environmental science. The basic ecological processes are studied from an ecosystem perspective with an emphasis on the resources provided by the natural world. The relationship between humans and the environment is investigated by studying the effects of people and population size on the energy and resource consumption and waste production. The ecology and basic science that are involved in many environmental concerns will be investigate through experiment, data collection, and analysis. The use and limits of science for making environmental decisions is emphasized by the problem-solving component of the course.

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Objectives:

  1. Recall facts, terms and basic ecological concepts.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of science.
  3. Describe the effects that people have had on the environment and understand the consequences of current human behavior and activities.
  4. Explain the general interrelationships between science, politics, social organization, economics, ethics, and philosophy that exist in environmental issues.
  5. Apply the process of science to environmental issues and determine when science can and can not provide the solution to a particular environmental problem.
  6. Evaluate environmental issues and make sound environmental decisions, based on data from a variety of sources and evaluate

 

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Some Hints for Success:

  1. Come to class.
  2. Read the assignments before class.
  3. Write out answers to the discussion questions.
  4. Ask questions in class, during office hours, on the phone, or by e-mail.

Essay questions on tests will be graded using the following characteristics:

Grade

Characteristics

A
 Completely answers the question, provides insight not readily obtained from class or reading, supports the answer with evidence that is correct. Extensive use of examples, specific terms (jargon), and all statements are factually correct.

B
 Completely answers the question and the supporting information from class or textbook is substantially correct. Uses examples and provides some evidence to support the answer.

C
 Minimally answers the question and most of the information presented is correct.

D
 Almost answers all or most parts of the question, but a substantial amount of the supporting information is incorrect or part of the answer is wrong.

F
 Answers less than half of the question and provides little or no supporting evidence or the supporting information is substantially incorrect.

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