Environmental Issues

Catalog description

This course will explore the significant environmental issues facing the nation and the world today and the search for solutions. The adult learner will investigate issues in Global Climate Change, Energy, Human Population, Air Pollution, and Sustainability and Protection of the Environment. Ethical issues will be discussed throughout the course as well as selected environmental science foundations to support intelligent discussion of the issues. Learning activities includes viewing videos, "taking sides" discussions on various environmental issues, and performing 'labs. A course paper will be required.