Course Description
10-506-146 INTRO TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ...an introduction to the basic principles of environmental science including ecology, energy, resources, waste management, air, water, and soil pollution. (Prerequisite: If you are accepted in the Civil Engineering program your prerequisite is 10-607-103, Principles of Civil Engineering)
Course Typically Offered
Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
What will I learn?
- Describe Ecosystems
- Explain energy flow in ecosystems
- Describe population dynamics
- Explain material cycles in ecosystems
- Explore environmental health
- Explain agricultural methods and pest management
- Explain soil functions, composition, texture
- Describe connections between ecosystem health and public welfare
- Explain the components of the atmosphere and describe climate change
- Explain air quality sources and impacts
- Explain the Hydrologic Cycle
- Interpret surface water quality
- Differentiate between energy sources
- Summarize sustainable communities and lifestyle
- Describe solid waste and waste disposal methods
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