BIO 1000: course schedule

SCHEDULE (subject to change)
DATES (see resource page for details)	QUESTION FOR DISCUSSION (see resource page for details)
8/18	Introduction to course
8/20-8/27	1: How will you succeed in this class?
8/27-9/3	2: What are "environmentalism" and "environmental science"?
9/3-9/12	3: Can you do "right" or "wrong" to the environment?
9/12-9/19	4: What is the value of the Illinois River?
9/19-9/26	5: What should the government's role be in protecting the environment?
9/26-10/3	EXAM 1: Given in class, take home. Submit via e-mail by midnight, 10/3
10/3-10/10	6: Is human overpopulation a problem?
10/10-10/17	7: What is the best way to ensure there is enough food for everyone?
10/17-10/24	8: Where does our energy future lie?
10/24-10/31	9: Should we be concerned about using up any of the Earth's resources?
10/31-11/7	EXAM 2: Presented on-line, due via e-mail by midnight, 11/7
11/7-11/19	10: What should we do about all of our garbage?
11/19-12/12	Group project & presentation: What is appropriate foreign policy with respect to other countries & regions?
11/26-12/3	11: Should we designate & protect "endangered species" or ecosystems?
12/3-12/10	12: Environmental activism
12/14	Final Exam: In class exam. Select two of the topics discussed in the class, be prepared to write, in detail, about those topics. (You will be able to use your text and notes.) Note: if you cannot come to class on Monday, other arrangements will be made.