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E&ES199

Introduction to Environmental Science E&ES199 SP

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times
1	85	0	Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998 )

How does the natural environment function? We read in the newspapers about changes in the composition of the atmosphere, pollution of the hydrosphere, and extinction of the biosphere. Have such events ever occurred before, or are they induced by the ill effects of our industrialized society? In this course, we investigate the biological, chemical and physical processes and changes in the global environment over the past hundreds to thousands of years. The imact of anthropogenic actions on Earth system processes is emphasized by focus on environmental pollution and resource sustainability versus exploitation. This course provides a rigorous introduction to the science of environmental processes with only minimal emphasis placed on the policy and economics of global change issues.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

There will be a midterm exam, a final exam, several problem sets, and a few lab sessions with required reports.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

No prior knowledge in the topic assumed, but basic math skills are required. There will be two field trips, and samples will be taken that are subsequently analyzed in the lab sessions.

COURSE FORMAT: Fieldwork Laboratory Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM E&ES

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Varekamp, J; Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 3, Jr: 3, So: 2, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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