Introduction to Environmental Management
ENVT 1110
2014-15
Instructor
Name
Email | Website
Office | Office Hours
Course
Description
This is a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through ______________ High
School and college credit through Utah Valley University. Credit from this course is transferable to all
colleges and universities. Contact the receiving institution for how the credits will be applied.
Surveys environmental issues and the impact of people on the environment. Covers water, air, and soil
pollution. Discusses pollution prevention and remediation methods. For majors and any who have an
interest in environmental issues.
Environmental Ethics
Need for Pollution Prevention
Water Pollution
Solid Waste Disposal
Hazardous and Radioactive Waste
Air Pollution
Environmental Impacts and others
Prerequisites
This class is available to all high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing. High school
prerequisites apply. There are no college prerequisites for this course.
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Learning Outcomes
Some Environmental Issues in Utah (in no
particular order)
Magcorp, and other toxic releasers
Trade Issues
Future Water Supplies
Aircraft Over flights
Wetlands
Air Quality
Fireworks and Air Quality
Climate Change
Groundwater Cleanups
Urban Sprawl/Growth
Radioactive Waste
Energy Issues
Moab and San Juan County
Environmental Justice
Skull Valley
Forest Management
Energy Solutions
burning
Tourism
sustainability
Storm Water Management
vegetation shifts
Brown Fields
Game Management
Oil Shale
Land Exchanges
Utah Endangered Species
state and federal
Hog Farms
private and government
Indoor Air Quality
National Defense
Mass transit
Vegetarianism
NEPA, possible changes?
Genetic Engineering of Food Crops
Organic Farming and Pesticides
Colorado River
Wilderness Issues
School Symbols on Mountainsides
Chemical Weapons Incineration
Cheat Grass and Other Introduced Species
Text | Instructional Material
Environmental Pollution and Control by Pierce et al., latest edition
Department
Grading Scale and
2
A
88 to 100%
Exams
70%
B
75 to 87.9%
Quizzes
10%
C
60 to 74.9%
Term Paper
20%
D
50 to 59.9%
Grades and Credit
You will receive the same grade for your high school course as you receive for your college course. Your
grade for this class will become part of your permanent college transcript and will affect your GPA. A low
grade in this course can affect college acceptance and scholarship eligibility.
University
Academic Integrity
Utah Valley University expects all students to maintain integrity and high standards of individual honesty in
academic work, to obey the law, and to show respect for others. Students of this class are expected to
support an environment of academic integrity, have the right to such an environment, and should avoid all
aspects of academic dishonesty. Examples of academic dishonesty include plagiarizing, faking of data,
sharing information during an exam, discussing an exam with another student who has not taken the exam,
consulting reference material during an exam, submitting a written assignment which was authored by
someone other than you, and/or cheating in any form. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary
action. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in a FAILING grade for the course.
In keeping with UVU policy, evidence of academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade in the course and
disciplinary review by the college. Additional information on this topic is published in the student handbook
and is available on the UVU website.
Students with Disabilities
If you have any disability, which may impair your ability to successfully, complete this course, please contact
the Accessibility Services office, 863-8747, BU 146. Academic accommodations are granted for all students
who have qualified documented disabilities. All services are coordinated with the Accessibility Services
office.
Dropping the Class
_________ is the last day to drop the course without it showing on your transcript.
_________ is the last day to withdraw from the class.
If you drop the high school class, you must also withdraw from the UVU class to avoid receiving an E or UW
(unofficial withdrawal).
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