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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EES 450 - Principles of Environmental Science


The principles of environmental science grounded in the flows of chemicals and energy through natural systems on one hand and our industrial society on the other.  The course will deal with energy production and its associated pollution and the consequences of that pollution, with an emphasis on climate change issues (global warming), acid deposition, atmospheric particulates and photochemical smog.  The student will gain a basic understanding of the scientific principles governing environmental processes and how human activities, particularly pollution, interact with and affect these processes.  Essential for anyone wishing to pursue a meaningful career in environmental science.  Lec 3.




Prerequisites: MAT 111 or MAT 122 or MAT 126 and CHY 121 & CHY 123, or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 3