I have 2 seperate assignments for

1- Interview someone who works in an environmental field.

2- Visit a place. Describe

some of the environmental and conservation issues discussed and presented at this (physical)

site. How does the material presented relate to course topics?

for more details see the attachment.

Due in 4 days from this post

F) Extra-Credit (50 points possible)

Two separate extra-credit opportunities (abbreviated EC-1 and EC-2 in the Blackboard Grade

Center) are limited to those presented immediately below – no other extra-credit

opportunities will be allowed and students who wish to complete two extra-credit

assignments must do one of each (i.e., you cannot do two interviews or visit two sites). All

extra credit must be completed by 4 days from now.

1. Interview someone who works in an environmental field. Describe what this person’s primary

job responsibilities are, and how the job is related to material covered in class. You must

include the person’s name and contact information (preferably telephone number) so that I can

verify that you completed an interview with them.

 

2. Visit the Indiana State Museum, a state/national park/forest, zoo, or aquarium. Describe

some of the environmental and conservation issues discussed and presented at this (physical)

site. How does the material presented relate to course topics?

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Foundation Studies Learning Objectives Met By This Course:

 FS-1 – Locate, critically read, and evaluate information to solve problems;

 FS-2 – Critically evaluate the ideas of others;

 FS-3 – Apply knowledge and skills within and across the fundamental ways of knowing

(natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, mathematics, and

history);

 FS-5 – Demonstrate the skills for effective citizenship and stewardship;

 FS-7 – Demonstrate the skills to place their current and local experience in a global,

cultural, and historical context;

 FS-8 – Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical implications of decisions and

actions;

 FS-10 – Express themselves effectively, professionally, and persuasively both orally and

in writing.

Course Goals (abbreviated S&L 1-4 for Science and Laboratory Learning Objectives and SAL 1-3

for Skill Applied Learning Requirements from the Foundational Studies Program)

 Increase our knowledge about the scientific process and the importance of science in

making informed and reasonable choices. (S&L 4)

 Formulate hypotheses and interpret authentic data to evaluate those hypotheses. (S&L

1 and 2)

 Develop critical thinking skills and critical analysis through problem solving of practical

problems associated with the physical and biological environment. (SAL 1)

 Advance our understanding of environmental science by applying basic principles of

physics, chemistry, geology, biology and ecology as they relate to the environment. (SAL

2)

 Improve our knowledge of human-environment interaction in order to predict and plan

for future sustainability. (S&L 3 and 4)

 Build a global awareness that emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural

world as an integrated system with many interacting parts. (S&L 4 and SAL 2)

 Increase communication skills through class discussions, writing short essays, reading

assignments, and note-taking assessments. (SAL 3)

 Upon completion of this course, students should be knowledgeable and skilled enough

to explain verbally and in writing the basic principles of environmental science to any

 

Course Description

ENVI113 is an introductory, interdisciplinary science course for majors in the Department of

Earth and Environmental Systems and for students wishing to satisfy their general education

requirement for a science course with or without a lab [Science w/lab requirement of FS2010].

Both major and non-major students should be enrolled concurrently in ENVI 110L.

Course Description

ENVI110 is an introductory, interdisciplinary science course for majors in the Department of

Earth and Environmental Systems and for students wishing to satisfy their general education

requirement for a science course with or without a lab [Science w/lab requirement of FS2010].

Both major and non-major students should be enrolled concurrently in ENVI 110L.