Instructors:
J. Hillard, Ph.D. (318) 257-3275
H. Hunt, Ph.D. (318)257-3812
M. McCurdy, Ph.D. (318) 257-3165
J. Wakeman, Ph.D. (318) 257-3812
Course Description:
Basic laws, principles and issues related to the causes, effects and controls of current
environmental problems. Three hours credit.
Text:
Environmental Science, 6th Edition, Nebel and Wright, Prentis-Hall Inc.
Brief Course Outline: (for
expanded outline, click 
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Examinations:
Four multiple-choice exams, covering material presented in assigned readings and in
lecture. Each exam is worth 100 points. There will also be an assigned paper
worth 50 points (see below).
Paper:
Each student is required to turn in a two page, double-spaced typed review of an approved
published technical article about some aspect related to environmental science. The
paper will be worth 50 points.
Final Grade:
405 - 450 points (90% - 100%) .....A
360 - 404 points (80% - 89%).......B
315 - 359 points (70% - 79%) ......C
270 - 314 points (60% - 69%) ......D
less than 270 points ................ F
