LSC Environmental Science (Online Course Blackboard)
1st Edition
0077261240
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9780077261245
© 2009 | Published: January 25, 2007
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and unifying concepts of environmental science. Various ecosystems are described, and conservation efforts are evaluated. Other topics include the importance of maint…
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Topic 1 Matter, Energy, and Life
Matter
Energy
Life Forms and Evolution
Topic 2 Introduction to Environmental Science
Scope of the Subject
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Ethics
Topic 3 Ecosystems
Biological Communities
Biological Communities on Land
Biological Communities in Water
Topic 4 Forests and Conservation
Forests and Grasslands
Conservation Efforts: Parks and Refuges
Conservation Efforts: Ecosystems
Topic 5 Species Populations and Biodiversity
Population Measures and Characteristics
Population Growth Determinants
Benefits of Biodiversity
Threats to Biodiversity
Preserving Biodiversity
Topic 6 Human Population
Population Measures and Characteristics
Population Growth
Population, Quality of Life, and Environment
Topic 7 Urbanization
Urbanization
Problems of Urbanization
Urban Planning
Topic 8 Food, Agriculture, and Pest Control
Soil Formation, Use, and Degradation
Food and Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture
Topic 9 Water: Availability and Pollution
Hydrologic Cycle and Water Bodies
Water Availability and Use
Water Pollution
Water Management
Topic 10 Climate, Weather, and Air Pollution
Atmosphere
Climate
Air Pollution
Pollution Control
Topic 11 Energy Consumption and Conventional Sources
Energy Consumption
Fossil Fuels
Topic 12 Alternative Sources and Energy Management
Renewable Sources
Nuclear Energy
Conservation
Topic 13 Waste Management (Health)
Solid Waste
Hazardous Materials
Health Effects
Waste Management
Topic 14 Economics, Environment, and Policy
Economic Concepts
Economics for Environmental Protection
Policy and Law
Environmental Action
Topic 15 Review
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and unifying concepts of environmental science. Various ecosystems are described, and conservation efforts are evaluated. Other topics include the importance of maintaining biodiversity, human population growth and demography, and the problems of urbanization in developed and developing countries. Techniques of sustainable agriculture are evaluated, as are techniques for water conservation. The impact of air pollution on the climate and on human beings is analyzed and the factors that determine energy consumption and the use of fossil fuels are assessed. Local, national, and international policies, laws, and programs that aim to protect the environment are also discussed.
After completing this course, students will be able to:- Assess the various methods used to understand natural phenomena and the human impact on it, and analyze the steps taken to protect the environment.
- Explain chemical cycles with reference to exchange of energy in chemical reactions and natural selection and evolution, and assess the effect of changes in the cycles on organisms.
- Differentiate between various ecosystems, explain the interdependency of organisms within an ecosystem, and how changes in the environment can affect ecosystems.
- Evaluate the impact of civilization on forests and grasslands, and assess how conservation efforts are useful in preserving species and restoration of habitats.
- Analyze the use of and factors determining population characteristics of a species, explain the reasons for maintaining biodiversity, and evaluate the reasons for extinction of species.
- Analyze human population growth and demography, and assess its impact on the environment.
- Analyze the problems of urbanization in developed and developing countries, and evaluate its implication on the environment.
- Evaluate techniques of sustainable agriculture and the need for pest control, and explain how pesticides degrade the soil and therefore the environment.
- Describe the hydrologic cycle, classify sources of water pollution, and analyze techniques for water conservation and management.
- Analyze the impact of air pollution on the climate and on human beings, and evaluate measures to reduce pollution.
- Assess the factors that determine energy consumption and use of fossil fuels, and evaluate its effect on global warming.
- Explain various alternative sources of energy, compare them in terms of environmental issues, and appraise energy conservation methods.
- Explain the concept of waste management and evaluate programs and policies to reduce the harmful effects of waste.
- Analyze the various factors influencing the use of environmental resources, and evaluate important local, national, and international policies, laws, and programs that aim to protect the environment.
After completing this course, students will be able to:- Assess the various methods used to understand natural phenomena and the human impact on it, and analyze the steps taken to protect the environment.
- Explain chemical cycles with reference to exchange of energy in chemical reactions and natural selection and evolution, and assess the effect of changes in the cycles on organisms.
- Differentiate between various ecosystems, explain the interdependency of organisms within an ecosystem, and how changes in the environment can affect ecosystems.
- Evaluate the impact of civilization on forests and grasslands, and assess how conservation efforts are useful in preserving species and restoration of habitats.
- Analyze the use of and factors determining population characteristics of a species, explain the reasons for maintaining biodiversity, and evaluate the reasons for extinction of species.
- Analyze human population growth and demography, and assess its impact on the environment.
- Analyze the problems of urbanization in developed and developing countries, and evaluate its implication on the environment.
- Evaluate techniques of sustainable agriculture and the need for pest control, and explain how pesticides degrade the soil and therefore the environment.
- Describe the hydrologic cycle, classify sources of water pollution, and analyze techniques for water conservation and management.
- Analyze the impact of air pollution on the climate and on human beings, and evaluate measures to reduce pollution.
- Assess the factors that determine energy consumption and use of fossil fuels, and evaluate its effect on global warming.
- Explain various alternative sources of energy, compare them in terms of environmental issues, and appraise energy conservation methods.
- Explain the concept of waste management and evaluate programs and policies to reduce the harmful effects of waste.
- Analyze the various factors influencing the use of environmental resources, and evaluate important local, national, and international policies, laws, and programs that aim to protect the environment.