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Instructors:
J. Hillard, Ph.D. (318) 257-3275
M. McCurdy, Ph.D. (318) 257-3165
J. Wakeman, Ph.D. (318) 257-3812
J. Wiley, Ph.D.
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:
 | Human Population Growth and its effects on the environment |
| Pollution and Public Policy |
| Ecosystems and how they work |
| Renewable and non-renewable resources |
Examinations:
Four multiple-choice exams, covering material presented in assigned readings and in
lecture. Each exam is worth 100 points. There will also be one quiz worth 50
points.
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:
450 - 500 points (90% - 100%) .....A
400 - 449 points (80% - 89%).......B
350 - 399 points (70% - 79%) ......C
300 - 349 points (60% - 69%) ......D
less than 300 points ................ F
    
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