This document outlines the course materials and assignments for an environmental science course (SCI 256). It includes weekly discussion questions, individual assignments, learning team assignments, and a final exam. The course covers topics like ecosystems, natural resources, pollution, and sustainability. Students complete worksheets, papers, presentations, and online discussions to analyze environmental issues and decisions from scientific and economic perspectives.
3. 1. According to the Environmental Science text, the
environmental statement of the 1990s was “saving our planet”. Is
earth's very survival really in danger?
2. The total amount of food produced each year worldwide is
sufficient to feed all the world's people today. Why do famines
nevertheless occur?
3. An observation that is agreed upon by the majority of
scientists is called a
4. Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps, from
beginning to end, in the Scientific Method:
5. A chemical spill has occurred on the shore of a lake in an area
where the underlying aquifer is widely used as a drinking water
supply. The pollutants threaten to flow into both the surface water
and the groundwater. The residence time of water in the lake is short,
and the residence time in the groundwater is long. Which of the
following statements is correct?
6. The region of the Earth where life exists is known as:
4. 7. Epidemic diseases include all of the following except:
8. Decreased death rate and the accelerated rate of human
population growth are related to: I. improved sanitation and
health
II. increased food supply
III. control of disease-spreading organisms
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SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 1
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5. Week 1 DQ1
In your opinion,what are the benefits and constraints of using the
scientific method to analyze environmental decisions?
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SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 2
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Week 1 DQ2
What are some social, economic, aesthetics, and ethical issues
involved in a current environmental controversy? Explain
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SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 3
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6. Week 1 DQ3
What organelle of the cell do you think is most important for life?
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SCI 256 Week 1 DQ 4
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Week 1 DQ4
What is zero population growth? Is this a reasonable and attainable
goal for the global human population?
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SCI 256 Week 1 Individual Assignment
Environmental Science Worksheet
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7. Resource: University Material: Environmental Science Worksheet
Complete the Environmental Science Worksheet found in Week One
on the student website.
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SCI 256 Week 2 DQ 1
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Week 2 DQ1
Because ecosystems change and may recover naturally from
disturbance over time, what factors affect decisions about whether
human intervention is needed to help ecosystem recovery? Provide
examples.
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SCI 256 Week 2 DQ 2
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Resource: University Material:Ecosystem Structure, Function, and
Change
For this assignment, you will choose from the following options:
· Option 1: Ecosystem Components Paper
· Option 2: Ecosystem Components Video and Summary
Read the instructions in the University Material: Ecosystem
Structure, Function, and Change located on the student website and
select one option to complete the assignment.
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SCI 256 Week 2 DQ 3
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Week 2 DQ3
9. Identify a natural ecosystem in which you live or one near to where
you live? How does this ecosystem support you? How can you
minimize your carbon footprint?
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SCI 256 Week 2 Individual Assignment
Ecosystem Structure, Function, and Change
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Resource: University Material:Ecosystem Structure, Function, and
Change
For this assignment, you will choose from the following options:
· Option 1: Ecosystem Components Paper
· Option 2: Ecosystem Components Video and Summary
Read the instructions in the University Material: Ecosystem
Structure, Function, and Change located on the student website and
select one option to complete the assignment.
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SCI 256 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment
Natural Resources and Energy Team Paper –
Plan
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Brainstorm topics and who will cover what part of the Natural
Resources and Energy Team Paper due in Week Three.
Create a written plan of no more than 350 words of how you will
complete the Natural Resources and Energy Team Paper due in Week
Three.
Submit your team’s written plan to your instructor for approval.
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SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 1
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Week 3 DQ1
In your community, what aspects of suburban sprawl and urban blight
are evident? Identify how the effects from these might be alleviated.
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SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 2
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Week 3 DQ2
What is one major cause of present-day species extinction? Explain
how this extinction came about and what could have been done to
prevent it.
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SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 3
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Week 3 DQ3
Is your community people- or car-oriented? Why or why not? How
does that affect energy use and sustainability of your community?
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SCI 256 Week 3 DQ 4
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Week 3 DQ4
What is a superfund site? Do you have any around your area? How
are they remediated? Are they on a list of some sort?
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SCI 256 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment
Natural Resources and Energy Paper
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Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper on natural resources and energy.
Include the following:
· Choose a specific ecosystem, such as a forest, grassland, or a
marine or freshwater aquatic ecosystem.
· Identify impacts associated with agriculture.
· Identify and discuss the effects that a growing human
population may have on that ecosystem’s resources, including loss or
harm to populationsof wild species.
· Discuss one management practice for sustainability and
conservation of natural resources in that ecosystem.
· Identify the risks and benefits of extracting or using one type of
nonrenewable and one type of renewable energy resource from that
ecosystem, or in areas near that ecosystem.
14. · Assess management practices for sustainability and
conservation of natural resources and energy.
Include two outside references.
Format your paper consistent with APA
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SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 1
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Week 4 DQ1
What are some of the causes of both indoor and outdoor air pollution
where you live, work, or attend school? How does this affect that
environment?
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SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 2
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Week 4 DQ2
Why do you feel there is debate about policies to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions? How can science help resolve the debate?
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SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 3
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Week 4 DQ3
What are some of the causes of both indoor and outdoor air pollution
where you live, work, or attend school? How does this affect that
environment?
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SCI 256 Week 4 DQ 4
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Week 4 DQ4
Why do you feel there is debate about policies to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions? How can science help resolve the debate?
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SCI 256 Week 4 Individual Assignment
Environmental Pollution Outline
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Resources: University Material: Environmental Pollution Outline
Complete the Environmental Pollution Outline on the student website.
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SCI 256 Week 4 Individual Assignment
Environmental Pollution
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Resource: University Material:Environmental Pollution
For this assignment, you will choose from the following options:
· Option 1: Analysis of Global Warming Case Study
· Option 2: Environmental Pollution Scenario Review and
Summary
Read the instructions in the University Material: Environmental
Pollution located on the student website and select one option to
complete the assignment.
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SCI 256 Week 5 DQ 1
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18. Week 5 DQ1
Who should manage the natural resources: legislature, public,
scientists, special interest groups, and why?
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SCI 256 Week 5 DQ 2
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Week 5 DQ2
How have environmental regulations implemented by local politicians
affected your daily life? Provide an example.
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SCI 256 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment
Economic Analysis Presentation
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Perform an economic analysis of an environmental pollution issue in
the world today.
Prepare a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with
detailed speaker’s notes. Include the following:
· Importance of economic analysis
· Description (general overview) of the assigned environmental
issue
· Economic analysis of the environmental issue
o Costs
o Benefits
o Risks
o Limitations
o Problems
20. · How economic analysis can be used to determine the most
effective and economical regulations or policies (see Ch. 7 of
Environmental Science) to help solve the environmental concern
· Description of the impact of lifestyle choices on sustainability
Include two other resources aside from the textbook.
· For Local Campus students, these are 15- to 20-minute oral
presentations accompanied by Microsoft® PowerPoint®
presentations.
For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft®
PowerPoint® presentations with notes.
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