EV301 provides the cadet with a deep understanding of current global and local environmental issues. It specifically focuses on natural ecosystem processes, the effects of pollution on human health, assessing the level of human health risk associated with pollution, and the strain on natural resources that stem from population growth. Discussions of anthropogenic influences consider social, economic, technological, and political impacts. Cadets evaluate environmental issues through review of scientific literature, current events, and interactive debates. A course project requires cadets to conduct an in-depth study by applying the scientific method to evaluate a current environmental problem of interest. The project results in a foundation of engineering science that facilitates follow-on engineering design.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Design and conduct an environmental study, one field trip, in-class labs.
