Environmental Science

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Fall, Spring 3 Credit Hours An introductory course in environmental science. The general concepts of ecology and the impact by humans on the environment are covered. Emphasis will be on the attainment of a sustainable environment. Physical, chemical and biological topics related to environmental science will be covered: the use of the scientific method, the chemical elements and energy needed for life, biological diversity and populations, weather and climate, environmental geology, earth resources, energy sources, soils and agriculture, environmental health and toxicology, air and water pollution, waste management, and environmental policy and sustainability. The course goal is to identify and explain the interconnectedness of the earth, environmental issues and potential solutions to environmental problems that will lead to a more sustainable environment. Three hours of lecture per week. MOTR: PHYS 110EV