30 Questions
Who is the Course Coordinator for the GE 15 – Environmental Science course?
Hazel G. Carreon, PhD
What is the expected student workload for the GE 15 – Environmental Science course?
54 Hours
What is the required minimum attendance percentage for all scheduled Virtual or Face to Face sessions?
95%
What is the effective mode of delivery for the GE 15 – Environmental Science course?
Blended (On-line with Face to face or Virtual sessions)
Where is the College of Arts and Sciences Education located?
2nd Floor, DPT Building Matina Campus, Davao City
Who prepared the Self-Instructional Manual (SIM) for Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Course/Subject: GE 15: Environmental Science?
Hazel G. Carreon, PhD
What is the primary focus of the course?
Understanding the cycle and processes in the global setting
What will students expect to evaluate in the course?
Current environmental conditions and potential threats
What disciplines are essential for studying environmental studies according to the text?
Chemistry, earth sciences, biology, and mathematics
What does the course aim to introduce students to?
The holistic study of atmospheric, geophysical, oceanic, biological, and social sciences
What is the goal of studying the metalanguage section according to the text?
To define terms relevant to natural sciences and social influences
What will students be able to do after completing the course?
Understand the ecological problems and evaluate environmental functions
What does 'environment' refer to based on the definition provided in the text?
A place where different things are such as a wet or hot environment
What is the main focus when discussing environmental science studies?
Comprehensive understanding of ecological problems and environmental functions
What is an area of land in which there is little or no human development referred to as?
Wilderness
Which of the following is NOT part of environmental science?
All of these are correct
What is an ecosystem?
A group of interactive species and their environment
Where has the original, natural ecosystem been replaced by agriculture?
The Southwest U.S.
Before 1993, to whom did the U.S. Forest Service sell timber-cutting rights?
At below cost
One of the major resources of the Great Lakes and Northeast is:
Water transport
What was the result of the 1997 Kyoto Summit?
Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
What is the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment?
Initiated by the United Nations to assess four broad ecosystem services
What is biocentrism also known as?
Life-centered environmental ethics
What is environmental anthropocentrism?
Environmental responsibility is derived from human interest
Where does serious water contamination problems from toxic chemicals occur?
The Great Lakes and industrial Northeast
What was the Earth Summit?
All of these are correct
What is ethics according to the text?
One branch of philosophy
What should economics factors be considered when doing?
Making any environmental decisions.
What creates a climate that encourages industrial development at the expense of environmental and aesthetic values in the southern United States?
Lack of water transport
What should match the ethical commitments of a particular nation or community ideally?
Laws
Access the draft version of the self-instructional manual for GE 15: Environmental Science at the University of Mindanao. This manual is designed for self-directed learning and engagement with the course content.
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