ENVS 2070 Environmental Science

Introduction to the study of man's interaction with the environment. Problems of energy and resource utilization and waste disposal resulting in air, water and land pollution. Lecture only.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 1101 (Grade of "C" or better)

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall day, spring day — Online: summer

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

• Understand the basic concepts related to environmental science including: Renewable energy: the 3 Rs of waste management, Feedback loops, Approaches – Conservation, Preservation, Land Ethic, Population growth rate, IPAT Model, Bioaccumulation/magnification, Trophic levels and energy transfer, GMOs, Traditional and Industrial Agriculture, Greenhouse gases, Species designation (endemic, invasive, etc.)