BIO 150 - Environmental Seminar
Credits: 1
1 Lecture Hours
Description
This course deals with the identification of and the possible solutions for regional environmental issues. Students learn to critically evaluate these concepts while considering personal, business and community issues. Local experts discuss environmental topics with students and field trips to appropriate local sites are taken.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe selected environmental issues affecting the local region.
- Develop solutions to local regional environmental issues by critically evaluating evidence.
- Analyze ethical issues pertaining to the environmental field.
- Compare different careers available in the environmental industry, particularly with regard to local opportunities.
- Develop basic skills (writing reports, reading journal articles, effective verbal communication) necessary for employment in the environmental industry.
Listed Topics
- Waste water runoff
- Air pollution from coal powered plants
- Fracking for natural gas.
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/06/2014
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