ENSC 1001L - Environmental Science Lab

Description
This is the lab component designed to be taken as a corequisite to ENSC 1003. Class exercises will include laboratory experiments and analysis, field studies, discussion, and reports. An environmentally based project/exercise will include the use of GIS and other innovative technologies. Three hours laboratory weekly.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

Co-Requisite
ENSC 1003

1 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lab contact hours

2 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Demonstrate the need for “scientific literacy” by completing labs on carbon footprints and my environment.
Gain knowledge of the scientific method by completing labs on investigations of soil.
Explain challenges and issues affecting their environment by completing lab activities on air and water pollution.
Employ GIS (Global Information Systems) to create an environmental based project.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Topics list

Critical Thinking about the Environment
Earth as a System of Change
The Human Population and Environment
Biogeochemical Cycles
Ecosystems and Ecosystem Management
Biological Diversity
Biogeography
Biological Productivity and Energy Flow
Ecological Restoration
Sustaining Living Resources
Effects of Agriculture on Environment
Environmental Health, Pollution, and Toxicology
Fossil Fuels and Environment

Learning activities

Courses must, at a minimum, cover the core learning outcomes for each topic.
Ten laboratory exercises covering topics such as soil science, water quality and pollution, air quality, etc.

Assessments

None

Grading guidelines

At least 50% of the grade should come from proctored work
Lab activities/exams should comprise approximately 25% of the overall grade.