ENV 420 - Environmental Impact Assessment

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

3 Credit Hours Fall Sem. The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. It will explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover the policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102), and one Ecology course.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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