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NS 103 - Environmental Science (3 credits) Fall 2006 Lake Superior State University This course provides a comprehensive overview and introduction to environmental science. The major emphasis in this course is to develop the students understanding of the interrelationships between the natural sciences, sociology, political science and economics in framing the major environmental issues facing our society. Course Objectives: With the successful completion of the course you will be able to: Describe fundamental environmental concepts and issues and their underlying scientific principles. Describe the elements of a sustainable society. Describe the scientific method and how science frames the major environmental issues facing humans today. Comprehend the role of interrelationships in ecosystem functioning. Describe the interrelationships of social, economic, and political systems with the environmental systems of our planet. Reflect on how the values you hold affect how you think about the environment. Describe the major environmental statutes, describe their interconnections, and know which apply to a given environmental issue. Apply the knowledge you have gained to better understand that as inhabitants of this planet we must accept responsibility for both the creation and the solution of environmental problems. Critically evaluate environmental issues and make informed decisions. Instructor: David Szlag, Ph.D., PE Office: Crawford Hall Room 317, Ext. 2160, e-mail: dszlag@ Office Hours: M: 2-3; T: 2-3; W: 9-11; R: 9-10 or by appt. Lecture Hours: M, W, and F 1:00-1:50PM CRW 204 Course Website: /wright Text: Environmental Science, Towards a Sustainable Future, Eighth edition. By Wright. Prentice-Hall Inc. Homework: Textbook reading assignments are listed on page two of this syllabus. Supplemental reading assignments will be assigned as needed from the web site: /wright or the companion CD. Tests: Three 50-minute tests (100 pts. each; See