The course begins with an introduction to ecosystems and the effect of human activity on the environment. Topics include biodiversity, endangered species, acid rain, global warming, risk assessment, and ozone layer depletion. The themes of human population growth and values are repeatedly emphasized throughout the course. The course culminates in the cadets designing an environmental study on some aspect of USMA, collecting data, interpreting and analyzing that data, and writing a final report.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Two in-class labs. Major science project evaluating an environmental subject relevant to USMA.
