GE 15: Environmental Science Self-Instructional Manual

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Who is the Course Coordinator for the GE 15 – Environmental Science course?

Christian Dell A. Gentallan

Jason Ben R. Paragamac

Ronnel P. Senining

Hazel G. Carreon, PhD (correct)

What is the expected student workload for the GE 15 – Environmental Science course?

54 Hours (correct)

45 Hours

30 Hours

72 Hours

What is the required minimum attendance percentage for all scheduled Virtual or Face to Face sessions?

90%

100%

95% (correct)

85%

What is the effective mode of delivery for the GE 15 – Environmental Science course?

Blended (On-line with Face to face or Virtual sessions) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the College of Arts and Sciences Education located?

2nd Floor, DPT Building Matina Campus, Davao City Signup and view all the answers

Who prepared the Self-Instructional Manual (SIM) for Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Course/Subject: GE 15: Environmental Science?

Hazel G. Carreon, PhD Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the course?

Understanding the cycle and processes in the global setting Signup and view all the answers

What will students expect to evaluate in the course?

Current environmental conditions and potential threats Signup and view all the answers

What disciplines are essential for studying environmental studies according to the text?

Chemistry, earth sciences, biology, and mathematics Signup and view all the answers

What does the course aim to introduce students to?

The holistic study of atmospheric, geophysical, oceanic, biological, and social sciences Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of studying the metalanguage section according to the text?

To define terms relevant to natural sciences and social influences Signup and view all the answers

What will students be able to do after completing the course?

Understand the ecological problems and evaluate environmental functions Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus when discussing environmental science studies?

Comprehensive understanding of ecological problems and environmental functions Signup and view all the answers

What is an area of land in which there is little or no human development referred to as?

Wilderness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of environmental science?

All of these are correct Signup and view all the answers

What is an ecosystem?

A group of interactive species and their environment Signup and view all the answers

Where has the original, natural ecosystem been replaced by agriculture?

The Southwest U.S. Signup and view all the answers

Before 1993, to whom did the U.S. Forest Service sell timber-cutting rights?

At below cost Signup and view all the answers

One of the major resources of the Great Lakes and Northeast is:

Water transport Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the 1997 Kyoto Summit?

Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases Signup and view all the answers

What is the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment?

Initiated by the United Nations to assess four broad ecosystem services Signup and view all the answers

What is biocentrism also known as?

Life-centered environmental ethics Signup and view all the answers

What is environmental anthropocentrism?

Environmental responsibility is derived from human interest Signup and view all the answers

Where does serious water contamination problems from toxic chemicals occur?

The Great Lakes and industrial Northeast Signup and view all the answers

What was the Earth Summit?

All of these are correct Signup and view all the answers

What is ethics according to the text?

One branch of philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What should economics factors be considered when doing?

Making any environmental decisions. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What should match the ethical commitments of a particular nation or community ideally?

Laws Signup and view all the answers