PCADA 062 Environmental Science with Lab (ABE) (5 credits)
Course Description
This lab science course is designed for students to critically analyze environmental concepts and issues at both the local and international level. Emphasis will be on scientific evidence-based interpretation of environmental data to draw conclusions and the development of resolutions.
Course Content
Scientific Method
Introduction to Environmental Science, Policy & History
Environmental Justice
Earth's Spheres and Cycling of Matter and Energy
Human Impacts and Potential Solutions
Climate Change Drivers and Impacts
Ecology and Biodiversity
Water Resources and Pollution
Social and Economic Influences on Environment
Environmental Stewardship
This course's Student Outcomes align with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education and the Next Generation Science Standards. Please see the standards and codes here.
Student Outcomes
1. Apply components of the Scientific Method and other ways of knowing to investigate environmental processes. [RCCRA1, RCCRA2, WCCRA1, WCCRA4, LCCRA6]
2. Investigate the movement of carbon and energy through Earth’s spheres in order to identify the drivers and impacts of climate change. [WCCRA2, WCCRA3, WCCRA4, WCCRA7, WCCRA8, WCCRA9, RCCRA1, RCCRA2, RCCRA8, RCCRA10]
3. Assess the relationship between human activities and impacts on natural systems in order to identify solutions. [RCCRA1, RCCRA2, RCCRA3, RCCRA7, RCCRA8, RCCRA9, RCCRA10, WCCRA1, WCCRA2, WCCRA3, WCCRA4, WCCRA9, LCCRA6]
4. Evaluate evidence in order to explain how shifts in natural systems can affect ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity at different scales. [RCCRA1, RCCRA2, RCCRA3, RCCRA7, RCCRA8, RCCRA9, RCCRA10, WCCRA1, WCCRA2, WCCRA3, WCCRA4, LCCRA6]
5. Cultivate stewardship through exploration of individual and societal actions that work toward more sustainable and equitable systems. [RCCRA8, RCCRA10, WCCRA9]
6. Analyze the role that environmental history, policy and economics play in the management of natural resources. [RCCRA1, RCCRA2, RCCRA3, RCCRA6, RCCRA8, RCCRA10, WCCRA1, WCCRA2, LCCRA6]
Degree Outcomes
Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
A. Case studies of environmental topics and Pacific Northwest Issues B. Field trip exercises and participation C. Laboratory Exercises D. Written reports E. Classroom participation F. Oral presentations G. Group discussions H. Objective testing (multiple choice, fill in, matching, short answer, and computational) I. Conceptual testing (e.g. essay, diagram, etc.) J. Peer instruction K. CANVAS-based discussions
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