ENVS 410 - Environmental Issues in Appalachia

Institution:

Lincoln Memorial University

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Description:

(3 cr hrs) This course will address the root causes of environmental problems including population growth, resource abuse and pollution. Current issues regarding degradation of air, soil, and water quality will be discussed. Concepts of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources will be reviewed. Appalachian region-specific topics include acid deposition in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, mountaintop removal mining in West Virginia, pollution and reclamation efforts in the Pigeon River in North Carolina. There is no pre or co-requisite for course ENVS 410. Fall/Alternate years

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lmunet.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 869-7089

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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