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What percentage of the final grade do the quizzes account for?
What percentage of the final grade do the quizzes account for?
- 10%
- 30%
- 20% (correct)
- 25%
When are the quizzes scheduled to take place?
When are the quizzes scheduled to take place?
- Once a week
- Four times during the semester
- Twice during the semester
- Three times during the semester (correct)
Who should students contact for technical support regarding the e-textbook?
Who should students contact for technical support regarding the e-textbook?
- MyLS support team
- TopHat support (correct)
- Their professor
- University IT department
What is the format of the midterm test?
What is the format of the midterm test?
What must students do if they are unable to attend a lecture?
What must students do if they are unable to attend a lecture?
What is the maximum value of each written assignment towards the final grade?
What is the maximum value of each written assignment towards the final grade?
What is the late penalty for assignments submitted after the due date?
What is the late penalty for assignments submitted after the due date?
How are the quizzes structured for Sections A and B?
How are the quizzes structured for Sections A and B?
When is the first quiz scheduled to take place?
When is the first quiz scheduled to take place?
How much is the final exam worth of the overall final grade?
How much is the final exam worth of the overall final grade?
What topic is consistently addressed over two weeks in this course?
What topic is consistently addressed over two weeks in this course?
Which of the following actions is NOT acceptable during the online quiz?
Which of the following actions is NOT acceptable during the online quiz?
How many graduate student teaching assistants will assist with marking?
How many graduate student teaching assistants will assist with marking?
What bonus mark opportunity is available to students?
What bonus mark opportunity is available to students?
What should students do if they experience serious illness or a life crisis?
What should students do if they experience serious illness or a life crisis?
What type of materials will be automatically scanned for plagiarism?
What type of materials will be automatically scanned for plagiarism?
What is the course hashtag for social media communication?
What is the course hashtag for social media communication?
What resource is provided for students to learn about key concepts in the course?
What resource is provided for students to learn about key concepts in the course?
What significant environmental issue is currently underway due to human actions?
What significant environmental issue is currently underway due to human actions?
Which of the following statements about electric cars is accurate?
Which of the following statements about electric cars is accurate?
What is a major consequence of deforestation, particularly in low-income countries?
What is a major consequence of deforestation, particularly in low-income countries?
Which of the following is a challenge related to future food supply by 2050?
Which of the following is a challenge related to future food supply by 2050?
What proportion of known land vertebrate species are currently declining in numbers?
What proportion of known land vertebrate species are currently declining in numbers?
Why are infants and children more vulnerable to environmental toxins compared to adults?
Why are infants and children more vulnerable to environmental toxins compared to adults?
What are the three pillars typically associated with sustainability?
What are the three pillars typically associated with sustainability?
What is necessary for achieving a sustainable future?
What is necessary for achieving a sustainable future?
Which city is stated to have made greater efforts towards sustainability?
Which city is stated to have made greater efforts towards sustainability?
What will not automatically lead to a sustainable future?
What will not automatically lead to a sustainable future?
What defines the Anthropocene period?
What defines the Anthropocene period?
How does artificial light at night impact wildlife?
How does artificial light at night impact wildlife?
What is a key factor driving anthropogenic environmental change?
What is a key factor driving anthropogenic environmental change?
What is the predicted global human population by the most likely outcome?
What is the predicted global human population by the most likely outcome?
What environmental consequence is associated with the high levels of resource consumption?
What environmental consequence is associated with the high levels of resource consumption?
What major urban issue is worsened by technological advances?
What major urban issue is worsened by technological advances?
Which of these statements about resource consumption is correct?
Which of these statements about resource consumption is correct?
What are some negative side effects associated with technological advances?
What are some negative side effects associated with technological advances?
In what way are electric cars viewed in the context of modern environmental challenges?
In what way are electric cars viewed in the context of modern environmental challenges?
What does the term 'anthropogenic' refer to?
What does the term 'anthropogenic' refer to?
Study Notes
Course Overview
- ES110: Sustainability
- Taught by Professor R. McLeman
- The course explores global environmental challenges and solutions.
- The course is taught in two 50-minute lectures per week.
- Topics covered include: climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, and food security.
Course Components
- MyLS: The course website is the main hub for all course materials, including the syllabus, schedule, and lecture slides.
- Textbook: The course utilizes an e-textbook titled "Our Environment: A Canadian Perspective, 5th Edition".
- Quizzes: There are three quizzes worth 20% of the final grade.
- Midterm Test: A 15% weighted in-class exam with short written answers.
- Assignments: Two written assignments, each worth 15% of the final grade, focusing on key course concepts and skill application.
- Final Exam: A comprehensive exam worth 30% of the final grade held in December.
Assessment Details
- Quizzes: The first quiz is online, and the second two are in class. The lowest quiz score is dropped.
- Midterm: The midterm test is in class and will be different for each section of the course.
- Assignments: Assignments are due on October 4th and November 15th.
- Late Penalties: Late assignments are penalized 3 marks per day.
- Extensions: Extensions are not granted. Ample time is provided to complete assignments.
- Bonus Marks: Completing an online academic integrity module before September 30th earns 2 bonus marks.
- Academic Integrity: Plagiarism detection software is used to ensure academic integrity.
The Anthropocene
- The Anthropocene is a geological epoch characterized by human activity as the dominant force shaping the Earth.
- Artificial light at night disrupts animals, hindering their ability to navigate.
- Human activities are the primary driver of anthropogenic environmental change.
- Key factors contributing to anthropogenic environmental change include:
- Growing human population numbers
- Increasing consumption of resources
- Technological advancements
- Global human population is rapidly expanding with more than 2 Canadas worth of people added each year.
- Cities are expanding, with growing populations and urban settings.
- Consumption of resources is exceeding the Earth's replenishment capabilities.
- Technological advancements have both significant benefits and consequences.
- Challenges such as biodiversity loss, deforestation, and food security are critical topics discussed in the course.
- Sustainability is a complex concept involving environmental protection, economic prosperity, and social well-being.
Stockholm, Sweden
- Stockholm is a city with a population of 1 million. Its climate is similar to Toronto, Canada, which has a population of 3 million.
- Sweden has made significant strides in achieving sustainability compared to Canada.
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Test your knowledge on the critical environmental issues covered in ES110, taught by Professor R. McLeman. This quiz will focus on topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security, which are essential for understanding global sustainability challenges.
