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PHYS 142 : Introduction to Environmental Science

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College of Arts & Sciences (WARSC)
Introduction to Environmental Science

To provide a course for students needing to satisfy the general requirements of 6 units of physical science in Aviation Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Aviation Maintenance Management, Aviation Computer Science, or Management. It may also be used for Aeronautical Science students as an open elective. This course will be taught with the view of trying to develop an understanding of how various parts of the earth are connected and hopefully to develop a respect for life. Since environmental issues impact economics, these problems will also be discussed.


1. Explain the scientific system and how it applies to the study of environmental science.

2. Demonstrate factual knowledge of the problems associated with explosive growth of human population on the resources of this planet.


4. Explain the different biogeochemical cycles and how climate and temperature influence the different biomes.

5. Describe the different zones of life in the ocean and how sunlight, salinity and wave forces affect life here.

6. List some of the different ecosystems and their components as well as ways that man impacts ecosystems.





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Undergraduate Grade Scale

90 - 100% A
80 - 89% B
70 - 79% C
60 - 69% D
0 - 60% F

Graduate Grade Scale

90 - 100% A
80 - 89% B
70 - 79% C
0 - 69% F
Johnelle Korioth, Ph.D. - 3/31/2015
John H. Bradham, Ph.D., PMP - 3/31/2015
Johnelle Korioth, Ph.D. - 3/31/2015
Dr. James Schultz – 3/31/2015
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