Description:Welcome to the NROC Environmental Science course. This course is designed to acquaint you with the physical, ecological, social, and political principles of environmental science. The scientific method is used to analyze and understand the inter-relationships between humans and the natural environment. The course shows how ecological realities and the material desires of humans often clash, leading to environmental degradation and pollution. The course covers the following topics: Earth's Systems, Human Population Dynamics, Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, Global Changes, and Environment and Society.
Upon completion of this course you will:
know and understand the levels of the ecological hierarchy
appreciate the integration of natural processes that govern the natural world
appreciate the importance of maintaining a sustaining biosphere for the continued presence of a human population on the earth
understand the pragmatic and realistic difficulties of integrating human societal needs without further compromising ecological processes
become familiar with the ecological background to global environmental problems
realize the consequences of our individual and joint actions upon the biosphere
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Description:Unit 1, Earth's Systems includes chapters 1 through 5, covering the flow of energy, the cycling of matter, the solid earth, the atmosphere, and the biosphere.
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Description:Unit 2, Human Population Dynamics includes chapters 6 through 8, covering history and global distribution, carrying capacity, and cultural and economic influences.
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The resources contained here are intended for individual use only. If you would like access to NROC content for classroom or institutional use, please visit NROC here to find out more about NROC in the classroom.
The resources contained here are intended for individual use only. If you would like access to NROC content for classroom or institutional use, please visit NROC here to find out more about NROC in the classroom.
The resources contained here are intended for individual use only. If you would like access to NROC content for classroom or institutional use, please visit NROC here to find out more about NROC in the classroom.
Description:Unit 6, Environmental Society includes chapters 21 through 25, covering economic forces, culture aesthetic, environmental ethics, environmental laws and regulations, and issues and options.
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