Section outline

  • Welcome to Environmental Science (Course #)!

    Course Introduction

    This course provides an overview of environmental science principles, important global concerns, and current issues in Louisiana.  This course provides a brief history of environmental ethics, eco-friendly resource utilization such as water, soil, air, renewable and non-renewable energy, environmental preservation, principles of biodiversity, and ecological conservation. There is an emphasis on fundamental principles of resource socioeconomics, energy and sustainability, water and land, green best practices for effective conservation, applicable case studies, and environmental health.  

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:  

        • Chapter 1: Introduction [Course Learning Objective: Explain the interdisciplinary nature and sustainability principles of environmental science.
        • Chapter 2: Water, Soil, and Air [Course Learning Objective: Explain how air quality management is important for a clean and healthy atmosphere.]
        • Chapter 3: Biodiversity [Course Learning Objective: Discuss the factors impacting biodiversity at the local, national, and global levels.]
        • Chapter 4: Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Sources [Course Learning Objective: Differentiate between the positive and negative aspects of nonrenewable and renewable energy sources.] 
        • Chapter 5: Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable Waste [Course Learning Objective: Critique overall waste management strategies taken by government agencies and non-profit organizations.] 
        • Chapter 6: Environmental Hazards and Toxicology [Course Learning Objective: Describe various types of environmental hazards and toxins and their effect on biota].
        • Chapter 7: Biochemical Cycles [Course Learning Objective: Describe or explain various concepts involved in nutrient cycling.
        • Chapter 8: Global Climate and Greenhouse Gases [Course Learning Objective:  Describe or explain how human activities contribute to the influx of greenhouse gases in the Earth.
        • Chapter 9: Impact of Environmental Health on Public Health [Course Learning Objective: Explain how environmental health affects public health]
        • Chapter 10: Global Nutrition, Starvation, and Malnutrition [Course Learning Objective: Explain factors that influence global nutrition, starvation, and malnutrition.]
        • Chapter 11: Environmental Justice [Course Learning Objective: Reflect on the role of humans regarding environmental justice.]

    Structure of the Course
    This course has 11 educational modules addressing the major concepts in environmental science. Each module includes a link to the corresponding Pressbook chapter, an assignment, and a discussion post. There are 2 additional modules for the midterm exam and final exam. Please feel free to add modules and materials as needed.


    Navigating the Course
    This course is set up in Modules covering various topics which may be accessed from the course navigation menu on the left or by scrolling below. Modules may be collapsed in the menu and it the body of the course to minimize scrolling. Each module includes the relevant chapters followed by various activities, which may include discussion forums, listening activities and quizzes, practice quizzes, module tests, and other relevant activities as appropriate for each module. Many items are required and may be marked as completed automatically when the activity has been submitted (the broken check box), but others will be marked as done by the student (the solid check box). 

    Please move through the items below and continue through the Learner Support and Getting Started modules before moving on to Module 1. Be sure to check for announcements and due dates to stay on track.


    Creative Commons attribution license This course and its contents are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network, except where otherwise noted. 
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