ES 10 – Spring 2016
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Phone
Email
Office Hours
Instructors
David Schwartz
479-6495
daschwar@cabrillo.edu
Room 705C MW 1:00-2:00pm &
T/Th 1-2:30pm, Fri arrange
Christa Fink
Subject
Grades
& Text
chfink@cabrillo.edu
M W 12:30-1 after CF lectures, room 5005
Covers the physical, biological, chemical and human systems that constitute the earth's
environment. Topics include geological processes, natural resources, climatology, population biology,
ecosystems, biodiversity, biochemistry and the chemistry of pollution. Includes an analysis of how
human behavior and institutions affect the environment. Learning outcomes: 1. Assess local and global
environmental resources and explain the scientific concepts and methods for investigating them.
2. Evaluate current and historic environmental issues, analyze their causes, and investigate solutions to
better understand human-environmental dynamics.
Student progress is assessed on two midterms and a comprehensive final exam. All exams are multiplechoice. Bring a Scantron Form 882 (green ½ page) and a #2 pencil to each exam.
Out of a possible 500 points, 88% and above earn an A, 87% - 78% earn a B, 77% - 66% earn a C, 65% 56% earn a D, and 55% or less earn an F.
Extra-credit projects can add up to 20 points to your course grade.
The required textbook is at the bookstore — Cunningham & Cunningham, Principles of Environmental
Science, 7thed customized, from $57 to~$72. A copy will be available on reserve in the library (GE105.C
865 2011). On the back of this page you’ll see the reading assignments from instructors’ websites and
the text.
Staying
Current
We have a strong support system of two instructors for you. If you don’t understand something, ask in
class, after class, in office hours, or by phone or email – don’t wait. Compose answers to the study
questions and show them to your instructors for feedback. Talk with your instructors about your
progress or difficulties.
Lecture
Absolutely no talking during lecture, one person talks at a time, please raise your hand. Also, we will not
allow any one, two or more students to “take over” this class. We encourage questions during the lecture,
but only one or two per person, per day. If you have more questions than that, please write them down
and see us in an office hour. Be respectful and helpful with each other and bring a positive attitude to
the classroom and field. Work hard, have fun. Please, no public complaining allowed.
Etiquette
Absences
Attendance is required at all class meetings. If you cannot attend a class, it is a good idea to call or email
the instructor whose class you are missing. We expect you to borrow someone’s notes and consult your
instructors with any questions you have on the material. You are substantially less likely to pass this
course if you miss the lectures.
Disabilities
Students needing accommodations should inform the instructor. As required by the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations are provided to insure equal access for students
with verified disabilities. To determine if you qualify or need assistance with an accommodation,
please contact Accessibility Support Center (Formerly DSPS), Room 1073, (831) 479-6379.
Integrity
Those who cheat, and those who make it possible for others to cheat, will receive zeroes.
Environmental Science 10 Schedule
Spring 2016
In addition to the text, you are required to study the lecture slides, additional reading assignments, and study
questions posted at instructors’ websites: www.cabrillo.edu/~dschwartz, www.cabrillo.edu/~cfink
(You can use the Computer Technology Center or the Library for access to these website materials.)
DATE
1/25 M
1/27 W
2/1 M
2/3 W
2/8 M
2/10 W
2/17 W
Class #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2/22 M
8
2/24 W
2/29 M
3/2 W
3/7M
3/9 W
3/14 M
3/16 W
TOPIC
Intro / Environmental Problems
The Science Process
Introduction to Chemistry & Biology
Air Pollution – Acid Rain, Smog, Ozone
Geologic Processes & Hazards
Geologic Processes & Hazards
MIDTERM I (125 pts)
Person
CF
CF
CF
DS
DS
Instructor Materials + Text
DS website & CF website
CF website
CF website + 2.2-2.3 Ch. Environ Systems…
CF website + Chap “Air Pollution”
Chapter 12 DS website
Chapter 12 DS website
Otter Project
JP*
CF website
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Rock Cycle, Minerals & Soil
Biomes and Diversity
Biological Communities & Interactions
Climate Change / Global Warming
Water Resources
Water Resources
Environmental Toxicology & Health
DS
CF
CF
CF
DS
DS
MF*
Chapter 12 DS website
CF website + Chap “Biomes & Biodiversity”
CF website + 2.5 + Ch “Evln, Sp Intrns...”
CF website + Chap “Climate”
Chapter 11 DS website
Chapter 11 DS website
3/21 M
16
MIDTERM II (125 pts)
3/23 W
4/4 M
4/6 W
4/11 M
4/13 W
4/18 M
17
18
19
20
21
22
Water Resources and Pollution
Nonrenewable Energy Resources I
Nonrenewable Energy Resources II
Nonrenewable Energy Resources III
Ocean Champions
COI Plastic pollution in the Ocean
DS
DS
DS
DS
DW*
JH*
Chapter 11 DS website
4/20 W
23
MIDTERM III (125 pts)
4/25 M
4/27 W
5/2 M
5/4 W
5/9 M
5/11 W
24
25
26
27
28
29
Sea Level Change, then and now
Exxon Valdez and BP Oil Spills
GMO‘s
Food and Agriculture
Water Supply Issues
Invasive Species
5/18 W
30
Comprehensive Final Exam (125 pts)
Instructors:
DS = David Schwartz & CF = Christa Fink
*Guest Speakers:
DK = Denny Kelso
JP = Jeff Palsgaard
DW = David Wilmot
MF = Myra Finkelstein
DS & CF
CF website
Chapter 12 DS website
Chapter 12 DS website
Chapter 12 DS website
DS website
DS website
SCANTRON 882 pencil
DS
DK*
CF
CF
SH*
CF
DS website
CF website
DS website
DS website
CF website
10am -12:50pm
JH = Jim Holm and Cabrillo Students
SH = Sue Holt
EXTRA CREDIT OPTION; Community Activity + Short Report: 10 points each, students can do up to two projects, 20 point
maximum. Anyone enrolled in ES 10 may choose to do the “Community Activity + Short Report” project. Upon successful completion
of one project, 10 extra points will be added onto your final score. You will need to perform at least 3 to 4 hours per project doing
some type of community activity to earn 10 points. This activity must be verified and followed up with at least a half-page summary
explaining the experience and relating it to the class. The following are examples of projects and/or groups who you might work
with: attending the Oceanography 10 Bi-Annual Coastal Cleanup, attending related seminars or going out to sea, working with Save
Our Shores, Surfrider Foundation, The Coastal Watershed Council (CWC), Department of Fish and Game, Moss Landing Marine Labs,
Long Marine Lab and CSUMB. We encourage other ideas but all endeavors need to be approved by the Instructors before the work
begins. The 1/2-page summary report is due two weeks (or sooner) after completion of the project. All Community Activity reports
must be “Typed” (not hand written).