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E&ES199
Introduction to Environmental Science
E&ES199 SP
Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
1 | 25 | 2 | Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM; .T..... 1:10PM-4:00PM; | No | No |
2 | 25 | 3 | Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM; ..W.... 1:10PM-4:00PM; | No | No |
3 | 25 | 0 | Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM; ...T... 1:10PM-4:00PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add 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 Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
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
- Beuning, K
- Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM; .T..... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 3, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 1
- No Major Preference Given
- Section 02
- Beuning, K
- Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM; ..W.... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 3, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 1
- No Major Preference Given
- Section 03
- Beuning, K
- Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM-11:50AM; ...T... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 3, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 1
- No Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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