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Southern New Hampshire University
Distance Education
Environmental Issues
SCI 219; Section X3814; Environmental IssuesUndergraduate Term 3 & Academic Year: 2004-2005
Class inclusive dates January 10, 2005 to March 5, 2005
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Dr. Stephen C. Nodvin
Telephone/Fax: 603-386-6002 (voice mail, call anytime)
Eastern Time Zone
Environmental Science: Toward A Sustainable Future (9th Edition with CD-ROM)
Richard T. Wright
Information on the Printed Textbook is HERE
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Supplementary Reading Material
CD-ROM supplied with text
Textbook Student Companion Website
Additional readings will be assigned each week
ENG-121
Students in this course
examine major environmental problems to make them aware of current and
potential environmental issues from the perspectives of society, business and
the individual.
The course is designed to provide the student an introduction to environmental issues. At the conclusion of the course, the student will gain the foundations to be able to consider environmental science and environmental policy questions including:
What will it take to move our civilization to a sustainable relationship with the natural world?
What are ecosystems, how do they work and how do they change?
What are the dimensions of human population and development?
What are renewable resources?
How can we manage and sustain resources including water, soils. food production systems, and species diversity?
What goods and services do ecosystems provide?
What are the major sources of energy that humans use today and how can we plan for a sustainable energy future?
What are some important environmental problems and how can they be managed including: air and water pollution, pests and pest control, atmospheric deposition, stratospheric ozone depletion, and global climate change?
What is the interface between science and policy in the environmental arena?
There are three major components to the class grade:
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Points |
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Discussions for 8 wks. |
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20 quizzes
@ 5 points each |
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100 points |
| Total Points |
Total = 320 points |
Class participation is critical to successful completion of the course.
The final exam will explore each students' knowledge of the subject areas. Utilize the weekly quizzes as study guides.
In accordance with Southern New Hampshire University’s grading policies outlined in its undergraduate catalog, all essays and course requirements will be evaluated as follows:
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Letter Grade |
Suggested Numerical Equivalent |
Points |
Subjective Words |
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A |
95-100 |
4.0 |
Excellent |
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A- |
90-94 |
3.67 |
Excellent |
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B+ |
86-89 |
3.33 |
Good |
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B |
83-85 |
3.00 |
Good |
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B- |
80-82 |
2.67 |
Good |
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C+ |
76-79 |
2.33 |
Average |
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C |
73-75 |
2.00 |
Average |
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C- |
70-72 |
1.67 |
Average |
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D+ |
65-69 |
1.33 |
Pass |
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D |
60-64 |
1.00 |
Pass |
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F |
0-59 |
0.00 |
Failure |
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I |
Incomplete |
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IF |
Incomplete/Failure* |
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W |
Withdrawn |
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*An incomplete (I) that is not resolved within six weeks of term ending, is converted to an incomplete/failure (IF).
While Distance Education classes are generally asynchronous, they are not correspondence or self paced. Students must attend (defined as logging in to the blackboard classroom and interacting; posting questions, thoughts, homework assignments, etc.) class during the first week, and at least three times per week thereafter. Failure to attend during the first week will result in an automatic withdraw. Extended absences, defined as failure to post into the Blackboard classroom for more than five days, must be coordinated with the instructor.
Southern New Hampshire University requires all students to adhere to high standards of integrity in their academic work. Activities such as plagiarism and cheating are not acceptable and will not be tolerated by the university. Students involved in such activities are subject to serious disciplinary action. For further explanation on this topic, please refer to the Southern New Hampshire University catalog.
Southern New Hampshire University abides by the provisions of United States Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). Any person who infringes the copyright law is liable. The Copyright Policies can be secured from the Library Director and is accessible (under Guides/Tutorials) on the Shapiro Library web pages.
Southern New Hampshire University is committed to and concerned with meeting the needs of students challenged by physical, emotional and/or learning disabilities. At the beginning of each term, or as soon as you become aware of a disability, we encourage you to request those accommodations, which you need to meet your academic goals. To ensure that all of your needs are met, Southern New Hampshire University recommends that you meet with one of the following individuals who will assist you in making contact with appropriate faculty members and support services staff regarding accommodations:
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Emotional Disabilities & General ADA issues: Mrs. Jet Goldberg, j.goldberg@snhu.edu Phone: 603/645-9679 |
Learning, Physical Disabilities & ADD/ADHD: Mrs. Hyla Jaffe, h.jaffe@snhu.edu Phone: 603/668-2211,
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Course Schedule
(updated 7 -Jan-2005)
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Module/Dates | Readings and Assignments |
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1 |
JAN 10 - 16 |
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2 |
JAN 17 - 23 |
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3 |
JAN 24 - 30 |
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4 |
JAN 31 - FEB 6 |
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5 |
FEB 7 - 13 |
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6 |
FEB 14 - 20 |
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7 |
FEB 21 - 27 |
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8 |
FEB 28 - MAR 5 |
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Online Course Structure / Blackboard Tools
Your course is organized through Blackboard. Below are the tools in your class, how we will be using them, and expectations associated with each. Take time to acclimate yourself to the tools and contact me if have questions.
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How each tool and the sub tools or documents within are to be used; the expectations associated with this area, and any other relevant information. |
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Announcements |
Please check for any new announcements each time you log in. These are important messages that need to be read. |
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Course Information |
The course syllabus will be located here. Additional information located here should be carefully read as well. |
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Course Documents |
Course documents will be found in this area. |
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Assignments |
All work due for the semester can be located in this area. Due dates for written assignments and discussion postings are located here. |
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Communication |
The discussion board is located here is the primary area in which class participants will interact with each other. Be sure to visit the discussions often and post your comments here. |
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Student Tools |
This contains the student drop box that may be uses to forward written assignments. |
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External Links |
This area contains some useful Internet links that you can use in preparing your work for the course. |
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Faculty Information |
This contains information about your instructor. |
General Expectations/ Housekeeping Information and Any Other Supplemental Information
Off-Campus Library Services (OCLS) has been established to provide holdings, materials, and services for faculty and students at continuing education centers and in distance education programs. A barcode is required to access materials. To obtain your barcode you can access a request form online. For further information or inquiries please contact Off-Campus Services at ocls@minerva.shhu.edu or click below:
http://snhu.edu/Southern_New_Hampshire_University/Library/Off_Campus_Library_Services.htmlFax: 603-645-9685 attn: OCLS
Phone: 603-668-2211 ext. 2163
Support for technology and Blackboard software issues can be found below
http://ecommerce.snhu.edu/deThis site is a useful resource with information and solutions to common technical problems. Additional questions related to technology and Blackboard software issues should be directed to
helpdesk@snhu.edu or by calling the Computing Services at 603-629-4645.