EVR-1001 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Spring, 2002
Dr. Thomas Pliske Environmental Studies Dept/FIU University Park 930-1045
Date Topics Readings in Miller 8th ed
Jan. 08 Introduction, Diet for A New America (video) CH. 1
10 Overview of sustainable planetary systems CH. 1, 2
15 Introd. to the physics/chemistry of matter and energy 1 CH. 3
17 " " " " " " " " 2 CH. 3
22 Principles of Ecology CH. 4.1-4.5, 5
24 Human population dynamics, urban woes CH. 9
29 Water, Water resources CH. 12
31 Water Resources, Drinking Water Treatment CH. 12
Feb. 05 Water Pollution, Wastewater Treatment CH. 12
07 EXAM #1
12 The mysteries of environmental organic chemistry
14 Risk Assessment and environmental toxicology CH. 8.1-8.3, 8.6, 14.7
19 Pesticides and other toxic materials, bioamplification I CH. 15-16
21 " II CH. 15-16
26 Material resources, solid wastes and environment I CH. 14, 326-336
28 Sustainable resource management CH. 14
Mar. 05 Non-renewable energy resources CH. 19
07 More For Less video
12 A first solution: efficiency CH. 20
14 EXAM #2
25 Renewable/Perpetual Energy Resources (mix and match) CH. 20
27 Land and Soil Resources and Conservation CH. 13.5-13.8
Apr. 02 Atmosphere: structure and dynamics CH. 10
04 Smog, internal combustion engines, acid deposition CH. 10
09 Respiratory systems and air pollutants CH. 10
11 Global Warming CH. 11
16 Global Warming, Ozone depletion CH. 11
18 Indoor Air Pollution, Review CH. 10.4-10.6
23 EXAM #3
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