NSET 160 - Environmental Science

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Description:

Students will investigate environmental science topics, with a focus on the relationship between humans and their environment. Topics include earth systems and resources, the living world, population, land and water use, energy sustainability, pollution and global change. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Describe the importance of ecological stability and itsconnection to biodiversity. (2) Be introduced to Earth's water and air resources, its pollutants andhuman health impacts, and what processes exist to reduce pollution levels. (3) Examine current dependence on energy resources and compare tosustainable practices. (4) Conduct literature research on an environmental science topic andeffectively communicate the issues and solutions relating to the topic.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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