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GE 1301 Environmental Science 2/2017 ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY THEODORE MARIA SCHOOL OF ARTS DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE OUTLINE 2/2017Course: GE 1301 Environmental ScienceCredit: 3Status: General Education RequirementPrerequisite: NoneLecturers: A. Sasiluk S A. Khin Saw Mon A. Matthew M. A. Watcharee N. A. John S.Course Description:General science, scientific approaches, understanding the interrelationships of the nature,identification and analysis of environmental problems, application and alternativesolutions for preventing and solving the environmental problems.Course Objectives:By the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. understand the interrelationship of human beings, science, technology and the environment 2. be aware of environmental problems 3. analyze the causes and effects of environmental problems 4. apply the fundamentals of environmental science to realize the importance of local and/ or regional environmental problems through conservation activity.Teaching-Learning Activities: 10% 1. Discussions 20% 2. Digital Backchannel 10% 3. Lectures 25% 4. Presentations 35% 5. Problem-based Learning 100% 6. Environmental Conservation ActivityCourse Components and Mark Allocation: Attendance and Participation Class Activities and Discussion One Environmental Conservation Activity Mid-term Examination Final Examination TotalAttendance Requirement:At least 80% class attendance is required. Students with more than 6 absences will not beallowed to take the final exam. (Students who are 15 minutes late will have their namesrecorded as late for that class. Three lates will be recorded as 1 absence.)Evaluation: MarkThe grading system is as follows: 80-100 % Grade 78-79 % 73-77 % A 70-72 % A 68-69 % B+ 63-67 % B 60-62 % B 58-59 % C+ 50-57 % C < 50 % C D WP

GE 1301 Environmental Science 2/2017References:Textbook: Enger, E. D. & Smith, B. F. (2014). Environmental Science: A Study ofInterrelationships. 14th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies.Additional Reading Books 1. Cunningham, W. P. & Cunningham, M. A. (2008). Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry & Application. 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill. 2. Cunningham, W. P., et. al. (2007). Environmental Science: A Global Concern. 9th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies. 3. Miller, G. Tyler & Spoolman, Scott (2011). Living in the Environment, 17th ed., Brooks Cole. 4. Odum, Eugene & Barrett, Gary (2004). Fundamentals of Ecology, 5th ed., Brooks Cole.Reference Websites: http://www.mhhe.com/environmental science http://wikieducator.org/ScienceMan http://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/index.htm http://climate.nasa.gov

GE 1301 Environmental Science 2/2017 Study Plan and Schedule:Week Contents Unit I: Introduction to Our Environment (chapters 1, 2)  The Nature of Environmental Science  An Ecosystem Approach  Environmental Ethics and Attitudes1  Problem-based Learning - Green Business - Corporate Social Responsibility - Emerging Global Issues Unit II: Human Population (chapter 7)  Past and Current Human Population Growth  Factors that Influence Human Population Growth2 - Biological Factors - Social Factors - Economic Factors - Political Factors Unit II: Human Population (continued)  Population Growth Rates and Standard of Living3  Measuring The Environmental Impact of Population  Problem-based Learning - Ecological footprint and Low Carbon Living Unit III: Living Systems and Biodiversity (chapters 5, 11)  Ecological Concepts4 - Environment - Limiting Factors - Habitat and Niche Unit III: Living Systems and Biodiversity (continued)5  Community and Ecosystem Interactions - Major Roles of Organisms in Ecosystems - Energy Flow through Ecosystems Unit III: Living Systems and Biodiversity (continued)  Community and Ecosystem Interactions6 - Biogeochemical Cycles - Human Impact on Nutrient Cycles Unit III: Living Systems and Biodiversity (continued)7  Biodiversity issues  Problem-based Learning - Protecting Biodiversity Unit IV: Energy Resources (chapters 9, 10)  Global Energy Consumption8  Non-renewable Energy - Conventional Energy - Nuclear Power …………………. MID-TERM EXAMINATION ………………… March 8, 2018: 15:00-17:00 Hrs. * Check and confirm with register’s office *

GE 1301 Environmental Science 2/2017 Unit IV: Energy Resources (continued)  Renewable Energy9  Problem-based Learning - Energy Conservation - Sustainable Energy Unit V: Global Pollution and Climate Change (chapters 15, 16, 17, 18)  Overview of Atmosphere and Global Climate  Air Quality Issues10 - Photochemical Smog - Acid Deposition - Ozone Depletion Unit V: Global Pollution and Climate Change (continued)  Global Warming and Climate Change11  Problem-based Learning - Global Warming Mitigation and Adaptation Unit V: Global Pollution and Climate Change (continued)  Water Management - Global Water Issues and Challenges12  Problem-based Learning - Water Conservation and Flood Control Unit V: Global Pollution and Climate Change (continued)  Water Management13 - Water Quality - Municipal Water Pollution and Management Unit V: Global Pollution and Climate Change (continued)  Solid Waste Management14 - Municipal Solid Waste Management  Problem-based Learning - Electronic Waste Unit VI : Environmental Conservation Activity15 ……………FINAL EXAMINATION…………. May 21, 2018: 13:00-16:00 Hrs. *Check and confirm with register’s office*May 3, 2018: Last day to withdraw with “W”

GE 1301 Environmental Science 2/2017VISIONAssumption University of Thailand envisions itself as: an international community of scholars, enlivened by Christian inspiration, engaged in the pursuit of Truth and Knowledge, serving human society, especially through the creative use of interdisciplinary approaches and cybertechnology. VISION 2000 FOR ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY GRADUATESAssumption University of Thailand envisions its graduates as: healthy and open-minded persons, characterized by personal integrity, an independent mind, and positive thinking, professionally competent, willing to exercise responsible leadership for economic progress in a just society, able to communicate effectively with people from other nations and to participate in globalization. Faculty of Arts Vision/MissionVisionFaculty of Arts, Assumption University of Thailand, envisions itself as:a faculty of high academic standing known for its excellence in language education forbusiness, culture and research with: qualified and dedicated lecturers capable and determined students state-of-the-art courses and technologies international teaching environmentwhich envisions its graduates to be: professionally component, able to communicate effectively with people from other nations and to participate in globalization through their facility as bilinguals and their deep knowledge of other cultures, responsible leaders for economic progress in a just society, both in their exercise of citizenship and in their business activities, flexible and compassionate persons who clearly live by their personal values, dare to think for themselves, and respond to new situations innovatively.MissionEnabling students:1. To acquire language business skills, Thai and foreign, for reading, writing and communicating2. To learn how to mutually appreciate and share cultural values with people of other nations3. To be professionally competent business men and women capable of responsible business leadership for economic progress and prosperity of the country