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| Semester: | Fall 2024 |
| Number: | 0125-301-011 |
| Instructor: | John Wygand |
| Note: | Online, Asynchronous |
| Location: | Online |
| Credits: | |
| Notes: |
Student must register for Lecture and Lab |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Description: |
Students will examine the impact of humans on the environment emphasizing a hands-on approach. This course provides students with an overview of biogeochemical earth systems and addresses specific areas of concern including solid waste disposal, water and air quality, biodiversity, population growth and climate change. Field trips required. |
| Learning Goals: |
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:• Describe the complex interactions between the various elements of the environment• Explain the basic principles of ecology• Identify environmental problems and alternative solutions to these problems• Explain the dynamics of the human population and how we affect every environmental issue• Evaluate scientific information and arrive at defensible conclusions regarding its validity and applicability• Through laboratory assignments, comprehend the scientific method, methodologies used to collect and analyze data, and how to write lab reports *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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