INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENV SCI--102, Lecture 3 (course #2288)
SPRING 2006
T & TH 11:00-12:15 WH 215
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Kevin Fermanich, LS 466, 465-2240, fermanik@uwgb.edu
OFFICE HOURS: Thursdays 9 to 10:30 and 2 to 3:00 PM. Feel free to contact me by phone or email if you
would like to meet with me at a time that is convenient to both of us or to confirm office
hours. I strongly encourage you to make an effort to get to know me and to directly
communicate with me at least once during the semester. Contact me early with questions,
comments, problems, and concerns.
ATTENDANCE: All students are expected to attend all classes; excessive absences will hurt your course
grade.
COURSE GOALS: This is fundamentally a science course. This course fulfills part of the Natural Sciences
General Education requirements of students at UW-Green Bay and will address portions of the following GE
learning outcomes:
 A fundamental understanding of the natural sciences. In this course you will:
o Develop an awareness and appreciation for natural and built environments
o Develop knowledge and understanding of natural systems & ecological concepts
o Learn to make connections between Earth systems
o Develop an understanding of current environmental issues
TEXTBOOK:
Cunningham, W. P., M.A. Cunningham, and B. Woodworth Saigo, Environmental
Science: A Global Concern, 8th ed. (2005) OR 9th ed.(2007) McGraw-Hill.
TEXTBOOK WEB PAGE: (www.mhhe.com/environmentalscience) The textbook authors and publisher
created this web site. The site includes chapter summaries, interactive lecture notes, animations, and online
chapter quizzes that you may find helpful in understanding and learning what you have read. You will need to
decide which web information and questions are related to materials presented in lecture and/or assigned as
readings.
Occasionally, course materials (exam review sheets) or related links will be placed on my web page
(www.uwgb.edu/fermanik) or on the D2L course site (under construction) for your convenience. .
EVALUATION and GRADING:
Points and approximated distribution of grades:
Exam I (Feb. 7)
Exam II (Mar. 9)
Exam III (Apr. 13)
Quizzes/attendance/assign.
Final Exam (May 9)
TOTAL
100 points
100 points
100 points
30 points
140 points
470 points
A
>90%
AB
90-88%
B
87-82%
BC
81-78%
C
77-70%
D
69-60%
F
<60%
The distribution will not be raised. However, it may be lowered slightly depending on overall
class performance.
Exams and quizzes will consist of multiple-choice questions. COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM:
Approximately one-half of questions will be on material covered after exam III and one-half on material
covered prior to exam III.
All exams will be graded. If you are ABSOLUTELY unable to take the exam on the date scheduled, you
MUST inform me or the Natural and Applied Sciences office (465-2371) by 10:00 AM on exam day. If you
call me, you can leave a message on my voice mail. Only those students who have notified me and whose
reason has been accepted by me will be allowed to take a make-up exam. Students involved in universitysanctioned activities must arrange to take the exam at an alternate time, prior to their scheduled absence.
Introduction to Environmental Science ENV SCI-102
SPRING 2006, Lecture 3 (course #2288)
(This schedule may change slightly)
DATE
Jan. 17
Jan. 19
Jan. 24
Jan. 26
Jan. 31
Feb. 2
Feb. 7
Feb. 9
Feb. 14
Feb. 16
Feb. 21
Feb. 23
Feb. 28
Mar. 2*
Mar. 7
Mar. 9
Mar. 14
Mar. 16
Mar. 20-24
Mar. 28
Mar. 30
Apr. 4
Apr. 6
Apr. 11
Apr. 13
Apr. 18
Apr. 20
Apr. 25
Apr. 27
May 2
May 4
TOPIC
The Science of the Environment
Environmental Issues & Environmental Ethics
Matter & Energy, Ecosystems: energy transfers
Ecosystems: material cycles & life processes
Biological communities
Species interactions, ecological succession
EXAM I
Population dynamics
Population dynamics
Human Populations
Human Populations, Food
Food resources, Soil resources
Soils, Agriculture
Sustainable Ag
Toxicology and Pest control
EXAM II
Atmosphere and weather
Climate and climate change
SPRING BREAK
Air pollution and control
Water resources, global water cycle
Water resources
Water quality
Water quality; water pollution control
EXAM III
Energy
Energy
Energy
Wastes
Wastes and waste management
Sustainability, Wrap-up
May 9
FINAL EXAM (10:30-12:30 PM)
Kevin Fermanich
Natural and Applied Science
U. Wisconsin – Green Bay
fermanik@uwgb.edu
www.uwgb.edu/fermanik
TEXT READING
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 3
Ch 3
Ch 4
Quiz 1
Ch 4
Ch 6
Ch 6, Ch 7
Ch 7
Ch 7 and Ch 9
Ch 9
Ch 9
Ch 9 & 10
Ch 8, Ch 10
Ch 15
Ch 15
Ch 16
Ch 17
Ch 17
Ch 18
Ch 18
Ch 19
Ch 20
Ch 20
Ch 21
Ch 21
8th ed.: pp. 219-223, 487-495, 558-560
9th ed.: pp. 230-38, 506-514, 576-578