Time Schedule:
Robert B. Harrison
ESC 110
Seattle Campus
Covers the importance of the environment in society with particular emphasis on worldwide distribution and uses of resources, the role of natural and man-made environments, and causes of environmental degradation. Introduces ethics of conservation and recycling. Offered: AWSpS.
Class Description
ESC110 is designed primarily as an elective to meet the Natural World (NW) and/or Individuals and Society (I&S) requirement. Depending on the amount of written work, students may also earn "W" credit. There is no pre-requisite except an interest in the Environment. However, we will give students a broad exposure to Environmental Science, ranging from the general structure of the earth and how it works to issues like biological diversity, pollution and global warming. Case examples range from local to global environmental issues. This is a fun course for students and the instructor, and we think we will change your present opinion of environmental science.
Lectures will be downloaded from the web and studied, and reading done according to the syllabus available at: http://soilslab.cfr.washington.edu/esc110/2005Spring. Students will participate in an on-line discussion of environmental issues.
Recommended preparation
No preparation is necessary, but you might want to look at the text, talk to me (robh@u.washington.edu), or visit the web site
http://soilslab.cfr.washington.edu/esc110/2005Spring/
to see if the course interests you.
Class Assignments and Grading
Reading assignments will be given as well as an optional student project.
75% exams (highest 2 of 3 exams given), 25% internet discussion
