Environmental Science

ENV 110 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I 
(formerly ENV 4014)
3 credit required core: LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES

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3 credits, 3-hrs. lecture
Pre-requisite: ENG 91 or ESL 91
Co-requisite: ENV 111 (1 credit, 2 hour-Lab). ENG 91 or ESL 91
The student will analyze data and explain concepts related to the classification of matter, basic principles of atomic structure and bonding, energy sources and the health-related environmental effects and the social implications and control of major air and water pollutants.
ENV 111

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I LAB

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1 credits, 1-hr. Lab
Co-requisite: ENV 110
This one-credit laboratory course familiarizes students with environmental issues around us. Students will perform experiments and will have hands-on experience in recognizing and examining different environmental problems related to air, water pollution, energy, and waste. Students will learn how individual consumption can make a difference in energy use, waste reduction, and indoor/outdoor pollution levels. Students will learn how to identify an environmental problem, analyze and interpret experimental data, and write a lab report.
ENV 120

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE II
(formerly ENV 4016)

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3 credits, 3-hrs. lecture
Pre-requisite: ENV 110
The student will learn how to classify and name organic compounds according to functional groups. The students will further be encouraged to explain the health and environmental effects of pesticides, social problems associated with inadequate diet (malnutrition), availability of food, food preservation, food additives, drug usage and their attendant government regulations.
ENV 121

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB II
(formerly ENV 4016)

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1 credits, 1-hr. Lab
Pre-requisite: ENV 110 and ENV 111
Co-requisite: ENV 120
This course will introduce students to the scientific method and the contribution of observations, evidence, and scientific hypotheses to the scientific method, the process of background research, data gathering and interpretation. Students will learn environmental science terminology, acquire skills in basic laboratory techniques, in Excel and graphing. Students will learn about toxicity of the common household chemicals, and how to identify potentially hazardous chemicals in the household. This course will provide hands-on experience enabling practical connection to the ENV120 syllabus content, and will allow students to recognize the presence and impact of environmental issues on a daily life.