This course is similar to EV300, but takes a more quantitative approach to the subject material. EV301 provides the cadet with a broad understanding of what the term "environment" includes and how influences, especially anthropogenic, cause changes in the natural balance of the earth's chemical and biological cycles. Special attention is focused on those "environmental influences" causing the greatest detrimental effects to human and wildlife health along with techniques used for evaluating the level of risk associated with these influences. Discussions of anthropogenic influences are conducted with consideration of social, economic, and political impacts. Cadets learn to evaluate literature on environmental issues through readings and interactive debates. A course project applying the scientific method to evaluate a current environmental problem provides an opportunity to tie multiple course topics with an in-depth study of an issue of interest.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Design project evaluating the environmental impact of a proposed project. 1 field trip, 2 in-class labs.
