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ESRM 100 Introduction To Environmental Science

ESRM 100 Introduction To Environmental Science. 5 Credits, section A (lecture), 12:30-1:20, GUG 220. 1. Instructors:. Daniel Vogt , Bloedel 258, ( dvogt@uw.edu ) Darlene Zabowski , Bloedel 204, ( zabow@uw.edu ) Guest Lecturers. 2. TA's:. Kim Littke Krissy Mazur .

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ESRM 100 Introduction To Environmental Science

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  1. ESRM 100 Introduction To Environmental Science 5 Credits, section A (lecture), 12:30-1:20, GUG 220 1

  2. Instructors: • Daniel Vogt,Bloedel 258, (dvogt@uw.edu) • Darlene Zabowski,Bloedel 204, (zabow@uw.edu) • Guest Lecturers 2

  3. TA's: • Kim Littke • Krissy Mazur 3

  4. Textbook: • Essential Environmental Science by Keller & Botkin2008 John Wiley & Sons 4

  5. Requirements & Grading: • 30% first exam • 30% second exam • 15% field trip • 25% project 5

  6. Exams: • There are two exams - Exam 1 (Feb 5) and Exam 2 (Mar 12)NO FINAL EXAM • The exams will be held in class at the regularly-scheduled time (12:30-1:20). • Exams will include: • 30-50 questions • multiple-choice, • matching, • true/false, and • one essay question • Scantron sheets will be provided for the exam but bring your own #2 pencils and student ID #. 6

  7. Field trip: • Each student will be required to attend onehalf-day field trip (TBA), and • Answer questions handed out specifically for that field trip. • Answers to these questions are due within one week of the field trip you attend. 7

  8. Project: Options: (choose one) 1) Research project 2) Book Review – environmentally-related topic 3) Service Day – write about your work with an environmental organization 8

  9. Project • Your project choice is due by Jan 20 (email us). • Final Projects are due by Mar 1 (hard copy in class). 9

  10. E-mail distribution list: • We will set up an email distribution list as soon as we get all of your email addresses. • You will be required to read all emails from us, and we will read all emails from you • To emailus use: envir110@uw.edu • Your emails to us: Please include "ESRM 100" in the subject line. We will then consider it a first priority. 10

  11. Class Website http://soilslab.cfr.washington.edu/esrm100/2010winter 11

  12. Class “help” email address: envir110@uw.edu 12

  13. Environmental Science =? application of all fields of natural science in solving environmental problems. Laws, ethics, economics, and other aspects of human behavior will play a key role in solving environmental problems. 13

  14. Environmental Topics • Principles of Ecology – Ecosystems, Biodiversity, & Populations • Environmental Conservation – Forests, Grasslands, Parks, & Nature Preserves • Food & Agriculture, and Soils 14

  15. Environmental Topics • Environmental Health & Toxicology • Water, Air and Earth Resources and Pollution • Energy • Waste and Sustainability • Environmental Ethics & History 15

  16. The Environment • Atmosphere • Hydrosphere • Biosphere • Lithosphere 16

  17. The Hydrosphere • Human Water-Use & Availability • recreation • drinking • agriculture • flood control • energy 17

  18. The Hydrosphere Water Pollution 18

  19. The Hydrosphere Human pollution can still affect pristine areas where few humans live 19

  20. The Biosphere (used) (misused) • Use of plants and animals • recreation • aesthetics • food • energy • pets • ethics? 20

  21. Biosphere and Lithosphere in developing areas 21

  22. Biosphere and Lithosphere in developed areas 22

  23. Biosphere and Lithosphere in developed areas 23

  24. Degradation of the Biosphere and Lithosphere 24

  25. Degradation of the Biosphere, Lithosphere, and Hydrosphere 25

  26. Degradation of the Biosphere Lithosphere and the Hydrosphere 26

  27. Degradation of the Atmosphere 27

  28. Degradation of the Atmosphere, Biosphere, Lithosphere, and Hydrosphere 28

  29. ESRM 100 - - Goals • Natural Systems & Humans - Integrated! - Objective and Balanced!! 29

  30. ESRM 100 - - Goals • Solutions to Environmental Problems? • Output management (repair environment) • Remove • Remediate • Restore • Input reduction (conservation of resources) • Efficiency improvements • Reuse & recycle • Substitution Welcome to “Introduction to Environmental Science” 30

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