Course Code

EVR1001

Course Title

INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Effective Term

20221

Writing Credit

International/Intercultural

Elective Flag

Yes

GELO Mapping

CLO 1: 1.0 Clearly communicate in writing the major concepts in the environmental sciences derived from course related readings.
CLO 2: 2.0 Describe and diagram the layers of the atmosphere, differentiate between climate and weather, identify major characteristics of a variety of weather systems, and understand how atmospheric conditions play a role in the environment, with focus on Florida.
CLO 3: 3.0 Diagram and describe the characteristics of water in freshwater and saltwater systems as it relates to the hydrologic cycle and the importance of water to life.
CLO 4: 4.0 Categorize and explain major geologic processes, the characteristics of minerals and rocks, and their economic importance as non-renewable resources.
CLO 5: 5.0 Describe the law of conservation of matter and the two laws of thermodynamics; compare renewable and nonrenewable energy and compare the environmental advantages and costs of each.
CLO 6: 6.0 Examine the interrelationship of living organisms within the physical environment of their specific environments as well as their interactions within their same species and the larger biological community.
CLO 7: 7.0 Categorize the diversity of ecosystems, inclusive of their physical and biological components.
CLO 8: 8.0 Interpret the human impact and behavior that relates to solid waste, plastics and other pollutants as a result of human activities and suggest possible solutions.

CLO 2: 2.0 Describe and diagram the layers of the atmosphere, differentiate between climate and weather, identify major characteristics of a variety of weather systems, and understand how atmospheric conditions play a role in the environment, with focus on Florida.
CLO 4: 4.0 Categorize and explain major geologic processes, the characteristics of minerals and rocks, and their economic importance as non-renewable resources.
CLO 5: 5.0 Describe the law of conservation of matter and the two laws of thermodynamics; compare renewable and nonrenewable energy and compare the environmental advantages and costs of each.
CLO 8: 8.0 Interpret the human impact and behavior that relates to solid waste, plastics and other pollutants as a result of human activities and suggest possible solutions.

CLO 2: 2.0 Describe and diagram the layers of the atmosphere, differentiate between climate and weather, identify major characteristics of a variety of weather systems, and understand how atmospheric conditions play a role in the environment, with focus on Florida.
CLO 3: 3.0 Diagram and describe the characteristics of water in freshwater and saltwater systems as it relates to the hydrologic cycle and the importance of water to life.
CLO 4: 4.0 Categorize and explain major geologic processes, the characteristics of minerals and rocks, and their economic importance as non-renewable resources.
CLO 5: 5.0 Describe the law of conservation of matter and the two laws of thermodynamics; compare renewable and nonrenewable energy and compare the environmental advantages and costs of each.
CLO 6: 6.0 Examine the interrelationship of living organisms within the physical environment of their specific environments as well as their interactions within their same species and the larger biological community.

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