Environmental Science (Bio 48)
We live in a time of great change and challenge. A quick read of the headlines of any newspaper provides images of disease, hunger, poverty, natural disasters and pollution. Challenges, however, are also opportunities which exist because of the changes our global society must make. Simply put, we cannot continue with business as usual as such a path is not sustainable. What does that mean? Different farming practices will allow crops to be raised with fewer chemicals and less water. Buildings can be constructed using recycled materials and more sustainable methods. Transportation can be provided while using less energy. Environmental science is a discipline that fosters new ways of thinking about our daily activities in order to address these global challenges. Environmental problems occur as a result of the interactions between humans and the natural world, therefore we must consider both the scientific and social aspects when seeking solutions to environmental problems. This class is not about what to think but rather, how to think! - borrowed (and slightly modified) from Environmental Science 11th Edition
Text:Visualizing Environmental Science 2nd Edition: Berg and Hager; Wiley Visualizing/National Geographic, ISBN-978-0-470-11858
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Current Assignments:
Due Monday 3/15- Omnivore's Dilemma read through section 5
Due Friday 3/19- Unit 6 Homework
Friday 3/26- TEST CH. 4-6
3/22- Tour Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency- Karen Harris- Meet at 2:15
4/12- USDA Plant Pathology Laboratory with Dr. Carolee Bull- Meet at 2:15pm at 1636 E. Alisal St. Salinas 93905
4/19- Aquarium Visit- Meet at the monterey aquarium at 2:15!!! Please do not be late!!!
4/26- Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority- Cesar Zuniga- Meeting Location Forthcoming
