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Environmental
Science 1
The Human Impact on the Natural World
co-taught with
Speech 104
Course
Syllabus
Course Outline and Assignment
Summary
NOTE: ALL ASSIGNMENTS
ARE TO BE TYPED (1-INCH MARGINS ALL AROUND, AND 1.5 OR DOUBLE SPACED,
with 11 or 12 point fonts). Consult your approved style guide for
guidelines.
READINGS: B2: "Biosphere
2000" CG: "My Name is Chellis"
CLASS #1
Topics
· Introduction / Formation of Small Groups
· Course Overview, Objectives, and Requirements
· What is Science? - Science and the Scientific Method
· The Earth as a Planet
· Resource Exploitation and Conservation |
Assignments Due
1. B2: Chapters 1,3,7; CG: Preface and Ch. 1
2. Formation of Study Groups
3. Short Answer: Chapter 1, #3 and #7
4. Begin planning your Nature Journal |
CLASS #2
Topics
· Relationships among Population, Resource
Use, and Technology
· Human Impacts on the Earth
· Hunting-Gathering, Agricultural, and Industrial Societies
· The Role of Women
· Important Physical Concepts |
Assignments Due
1. B2: Chapters 8, 9, 10, 24, 26; CG: Chapter 2
2. Short Answer: Ch. 9, #4
3. 1-page: Ch. 8, #6
4. Outline of Mini Paper #1
5. Nature Journal Status (where have you chosen to visit and what
mode of expression will you use?) |
CLASS #3
Topics
· Ecosystem Types and Importance
· Ecosystem Stress |
Assignments Due
1. B2: Chapters 4, 5, 6; CG: Chapters 3, 4
2. Short Answer: Ch. 4, #3; Ch. 5, #6
3. Mini Paper #1 |
CLASS #4
Topics
· Human Impact on Climate and the Atmosphere
Sources of Air Pollution and Controls
Smog and Acid Rain/Indoor Air Pollution
· Water Pollution
· Wastewater Treatment |
Assignments Due
1. B2: Chapters 14, 15, 21; CG: Chapters 5, 6
2. Short Answer: Ch. 14, #3
3. 1-page: Ch. 15, #2
4. Outline for Mini-paper #2 |
CLASS #5
Topic
· Renewable, Non-Renewable, and Perpetual
Resources
Mineral Resources/Fossil Fuels
Nuclear Energy
Perpetual Resources |
Assignments Due
1. B2: Chapters 11, 12, 16, 18, 19; CG: Chapter
7
2. Mini-paper #2
3. Nature Journal Status Report (informal: just verbally report
how it is going) |
CLASS #6
Topic
· Plant and Animal Resources
· The Environment and Human Health
· Food/Pesticides |
Assignments Due
1. B2: Chapters 10, 17, 20, 22; CG: Chapter 8,
9
2. Short Answer: Ch 12, #1, #5; Ch. 20, #3
3. 1-page: Ch 10, #3 |
CLASS #7
Topic
· Public Lands
· Wilderness
· Culture, Religion, Ethics |
Assignments Due
1. B2: Chapters 22, 23, 24, 25; CG: Chapter 9,
10
2. Short Answer: Ch. 23, #1
3. Mini-paper #3
4. Nature Journal Status Report (informal: just verbally report
how it is going) |
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CLASS #8
Topic
· Concept of Risk and Hazard
· Politics and The Environment
· Economics and the Environment
· Ecological Effects of Warfare
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Assignments Due
1. B2: Chapters 13, 26, 27; CG: Chapters 11, 12
2. Short Answer: Ch. 13, #5; Ch. 26, #7
3. 1-page: Ch. 27, #4
4. Outline of Final Paper |
CLASS #9
Topic
· Determining the Proper Course - Activism
· Personal Environmental Ethics
· Is A Sustainable Earth Possible |
Assignments Due
1. B2: Chapter 28; CG: Chapter 13-15
2. Final Paper (integration of 1, 2 and 3)
3. Nature Journal
4. Self assessment
5. Entire Portfolio |
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