INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS I
ESC 150, Section 001, Summer 1 a.m.
2006
Holt 304, M-F 8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
Assignments
Pollution
in Your Community
Instructor: John C. Tucker
Phone #: 425-2316; Email:
john-tucker@utc.edu; Office: 110B Holt
Office Hours: M,T,W
Syllabus posted at:
http://www.utc.edu/Faculty/John-Tucker/esc150sy06.html
Required Text:
Raven & Berg. Environment. John
Wiley &
Sons, Inc.
Catalog Description:
An introduction to the systematic ways in which the human mind
comprehends the natural world; emphasis on studies of living systems,
natural
processes, and related phenomena including basic ecological principles
and
environmental problems at local, national, and global levels.
Topics to
be covered include evolution, ecosystems, human overpopulation,
biodiversity,
energy sources, solid waste, and pollution of air, water, and soil. The
laboratory integrates the scientific approach and provides hands-on
experience
in identification of abiotic and biotic
factors
affecting environmental quality.
Course Objectives:
To comprehend the natural world through the
study of
living systems, natural processes, and related phenomena.
To learn basic ecological concepts on
species,
population, community, and ecosystem levels.
To understand the impact
of human
overpopulation and over consumption.
To comprehend fundamental environmental
problems such
as air, water, and soil pollution and solid waste.
To understand the
influence of
economics, ethics, and public policy on environmental issues.
To be able to make sound
decisions
concerning environmental issues.
Grading:
The total grade will be distributed in the following manner:
Laboratory 25%,
Lecture
75%
Lecture grade:
Hourly exams: 50% (at least 15% of each
exam
will be short answer or essay)
Comprehensive Final Exam: 25% (at least
10% of
the final will be short answer or essay)
Quizzes/Other Assignments: 25% (at
least 40% of
quizzes and other assignments will be short answer or essay)
EXAMS: Exams will consist of multiple choice, matching, short answer, and essay questions based on lectures, text readings, and videos. There will be NO EARLY EXAMS OR MAKE-UP EXAMS unless approved by the instructor before the exam. Unexcused exams earn a zero and will be part of your final averaged grade for the course.
QUIZZES: Each quiz will consist of 5-10 questions. The quizzes will be given at the beginning of class, and there are NO EARLY QUIZZES OR MAKE-UP QUIZZES! The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
Attention: If you are a student with a disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) and think that you might need special assistance or a special accommodation in this class or any other class, call the Office for Students with Disabilities/College Access Program at 755-4006 or come by the office - 110 Frist Hall.
|
Day |
Date |
Topic |
|
T |
5/9 |
Introduction and Overview of Envtl Problems |
|
W |
5/10 |
Using Science to Address Envtl Probs/History |
|
Th |
5/11 |
Ecosystems and Energy |
|
F |
5/12 |
Ecosystems and Living Organisms |
|
M |
5/15 |
Ecosystems and the Physical Environment - Cycles |
|
Tu |
5/16 |
Quiz 1, Cycles |
|
W |
5/17 |
Cycles |
|
Th |
5/18 |
Exam 1 |
|
F |
5/19 |
Population Dynamics |
|
M |
5/22 |
Human Population |
|
Tu |
5/23 |
Quiz 2, Traditional Sources of
Energy (Fossil Fuels & Nuclear) |
|
W |
5/24 |
Renewable Energy and Conservation |
|
Th |
5/25 |
Exam 2 |
|
F |
5/26 |
Water Resources, |
|
M |
5/29 |
Memorial Day |
|
Tu |
5/30 |
Water Pollution |
|
W |
5/31 |
Quiz 3, Water Pollution |
|
Th |
6/1 |
Soil Resources |
|
F |
6/2 |
Food Resources |
|
M |
6/5 |
Exam 3 |
|
Tu |
6/6 |
Solid and Hazardous Waste |
|
W |
6/7 |
Quiz 4, Air Pollution |
|
Th |
6/8 |
FINAL EXAM (8:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. ) |