Course Overview
This course introduces students to the basic principles of environmental science with emphasis on the sustainable practices in resources utilization. Human activities and industrial processes and their impacts on resources and the environment are demonstrated through a variety of case studies. Traditional environmental indicators such as the levels of pollutants in the air, water, sediment and soil are compared and contrasted to integrated, multidimensional sustainability indicators linking environment, economy and society. The science of climate change along with the impacts of the changing climate, mitigation and adaptation strategies from innovative technologies to sustainable management options are discussed.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the complexity of pollution issues, major pollutant emission sources and magnitude of emissions.
- Critically analyze various projects in order to identify environmental impacts of human activities from SME to industrial processes and energy production and consumption.
- Apply sustainability concepts and tools to environmental management issues as proactive organizational leaders.
- Discuss climate change, the greenhouse effect and the radiative potential of individual GHG gases.
- Interpret climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies including innovative technologies aimed to minimize or abate GHG emissions.
- Advocate for sustainable business practices and promote organizational success while considering sustainability imperatives and environmental protection.
Effective as of Fall 2012
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