| OBJECTIVES By the end of the semester you will be able to:
- Understand scientific methods of inquiry.
- Understand the causes of environmental problems.
- Understand the concept of an ecosystem.
- Understand the identification and assessment of
environmental risk.
- Understand the occurrence of natural resources and their
importance and the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.
- Identify the impacts of humans on the environment.
- Understand the concept of biodiversity and why it is
considered important.
- Understand the characteristics of environmental science.
- Demonstrate an awareness of local, national, and global
environmental issues.
- Express insight and judgment with regard to future options
that may resolve environmental concerns.
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