ENVIR 101 Lecture Notes - Introduction PDF

ENVIR 101 v.s. 102 Environ. Sci. Earth Sci.  Learning Objectives: Problem Solving Explore and analyze real-world environmental issues; Connect aspects of the course content to the real world of environmental science; Develop skills in analytical writing which is the kind of writing do...

ENVIR 101 v.s. 102 Environ. Sci. Earth Sci.  Learning Objectives: Problem Solving Explore and analyze real-world environmental issues; Connect aspects of the course content to the real world of environmental science; Develop skills in analytical writing which is the kind of writing done in science and many other disciplines; Develop skills in group work that is commonly done in post-graduate programs and in real world settings; Demonstrate the importance of connecting science to arts and humanities as a way of communicating with people.  Environmental Issues Lectures 2-4: Biogeochemical Cycles — Carbon, Nitrogen, & Water Lectures 5-6: Weather & Climate Lectures 7-8: Conventional & Sustainable Energy Lecture 9-10: Air & Water Pollution Lecture 11-13: Life, Biodiversity, & Population Lecture 14: Environmental Economics  Environmental Science An interdisciplinary academic field that draws on ecology, geology, meteorology, biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics to study environmental problems and human impacts on the environment. Environmental science is a quantitative discipline with both applied and theoretical aspects and has been influential in informing the policies of governments around the world.  Ideal Job: 1. You are interested in it Value 2. You are good at it 3. You get what you want How you can prepare Skills Passion yourself in college: Find your passion Polish your skills  Truly interdisciplinary Natural & Biology, Chemistry, Physics Applied Sci. Health Data & Computational Sci. Political Sci. & Economics Social Sci. Humanities Law Arts, Ethics, & History