Introduction to Environmental Science – Honors (EVR 1001H)
Course Information
- Time: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (9:30-10:20)
- Room: BA1 0126
- Instructor: Pedro F. Quintana-Ascencio
- Guest Instructor: Federico Lopez Borghesi
Description
This course will help students rationalize the environment from the perspective of the natural sciences. We use ourselves as an example of an organism and its environment. The main goal is to provide a basis for the student to evaluate our role and relationships with the environment and the consequences of our activities.
Materials
Session | Topic | Materials | Class dates / return exercises |
I | The Chosen Organism | ||
II | Habitats in the world, topography | ||
III | World climate “Gaia” | ||
IV | Weather | ||
V | Air pollution and CO2 | ||
VI | Water cycle and pollution | ||
VII | Global change | ||
VIII | Nutrient cycles, soil, food and erosion | ||
IX | Biodiversity and interactions | ||
X | Demography, population growth | ||
XI | Trash and resources | ||
XII | Plastics | ||
XIII | The future |