Sci 275 Couse Syllabus
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Syllabus
Axia College/College of Natural Sciences SCI/275 Version 5 Environmental Science
Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description This course focuses on the causes of, impacts of, and solutions to environmental issues. Students identify global environmental issues as well as develop and critique environmental action plans. Topics include ecosystems, energy, populations, resources, pollution, and sustainability. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Berg, L. R., & Hager, M. C. (2007). Visualizing environmental science. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons in collaboration with the National Geographic Society. All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Environmental Issues and Sustainability
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Objectives 1.1 Discuss human behaviors that threaten environmental sustainability. 1.2 Defend an environmental worldview. 1.3 Relate a current environmental problem with possible causes. Read the course description and objectives. Read the instructor’s biography and post your own. Read Appendix A. Read Ch. 1–4 of Visualizing Environmental Science. Participate in class discussion. Respond to weekly discussion questions. Day 2&4 10 10
Due
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Course Preparation Readings Participation Discussion Questions
Course Design Guide
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Syllabus
Axia College/College of Natural Sciences SCI/275 Version 5 Environmental Science
Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description This course focuses on the causes of, impacts of, and solutions to environmental issues. Students identify global environmental issues as well as develop and critique environmental action plans. Topics include ecosystems, energy, populations, resources, pollution, and sustainability. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Berg, L. R., & Hager, M. C. (2007). Visualizing environmental science. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons in collaboration with the National Geographic Society. All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Environmental Issues and Sustainability
Details
Objectives 1.1 Discuss human behaviors that threaten environmental sustainability. 1.2 Defend an environmental worldview. 1.3 Relate a current environmental problem with possible causes. Read the course description and objectives. Read the instructor’s biography and post your own. Read Appendix A. Read Ch. 1–4 of Visualizing Environmental Science. Participate in class discussion. Respond to weekly discussion questions. Day 2&4 10 10
Due
Points
Course Preparation Readings Participation Discussion Questions
Course Design Guide