ENVS*1100 Fundamentals Of Environmental Sciences

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ENVS*1100 Fundamentals of EnvironmentalSciencesFall 2019Section(s): C01School of Environmental SciencesCredit Weight: 0.50Version 1.00 - September 04, 20191 Course Details1.1 Calendar DescriptionThis course introduces students to what it means to think critically from an environmentalsciences perspective. It covers an introduction to: philosophy of science, philosophy of theenvironment, the evaluation of scientific evidence, and scientific arguments. The coursefocuses on how we understand and recognize environmental problems, how we decide whatto do about them, and what role science can and should play in these discussions.Restrictions:ENVS*1030 Not available to students registered in BSC(Env)program and BBRM.EM1.2 TimetableMonday, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30pm-9:20am, ROZH 1031.3 Final ExamExam time and location is subject to change. Please see WebAdvisor for the latestinformation.2 Instructional Support2.1 Instructional Support TeamInstructor:Email:Telephone:Office:Office Hours:Neil Rooneynrooney@uoguelph.ca 1-519-824-4120 x52573Edmund C. Bovey Building 2107TBD

ENVS*1100 C01 F19 v1.003 Learning Resources3.1 Required ResourcesSchick Jr., T. & L. Vaughn. 2011. How to Think About Weird Things: Critical Thinking for aNew Age, 6th or 7th Edition. McGraw Hill. (Textbook)OUP Course Package (includes): (Other) Weston, A. & B. Stoyles. Creativity for Critical Thinkers. Oxford UniversityPress. Williston, B. Environmental Ethics for Canadians. 2nd Oxford University Press. Ruxton, G.D. & N. Colegrave. Experimental Design for the Life Sciences. 3rdOxford University Press.3.2 CourselinkCourse materials will also be available on Courselink.4 Learning OutcomesStudents who successfully complete this course will achieve the followingLearning Outcomes (LO):4.1 Course Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course, you should be able to:1. The ability to describe the essential elements of proper experimental designthrough The discussion of course content during lecture periods Midterm and final examinations2. An understanding of the options for employment in the environmental sciencessector through: The discussion of course content during lecture periodsPage 2 of 7

ENVS*1100 C01 F19 v1.00 An assignment that plots a course from undergraduate course selection toemployment opportunities in the environmental science sector3. The ability to describe the scientific process as it pertains to the environmentalsciences through: The discussion of course content during lecture periods Midterm and final examinations4. An understanding of how the philosophy of science can inform the environmentalsciences through: The discussion of course content during lecture periods Midterm and final examinations5. An appreciation for environmental ethics and the role that they play in theenvironmental sciences through: The discussion of course content during lecture periods Midterm and final examinations6. The ability to determine the scientific evidence that underpins media portrayals ofissues in the environmental sciences through: The discussion of course content during lecture periods Research and writing exercises that explore media portrayals ofenvironmental issues7. An appreciation of the broad nature of environmental science issues through: Attendance of guest lectures in class Midterm and final examinationsPage 3 of 7

ENVS*1100 C01 F19 v1.004.2 University’s Learning ObjectivesIn the process we will address a number of the University’s Learning Objectives (see theUndergraduate Calendar), especially Critical and Creative Thinking, Literacy, andCommunicating.5 Teaching and Learning Activities5.1 Lecture10 September - 21 SeptemberTopics:Experiment design24 September - 5 OctoberTopics:How science is done10 October - 19 OctoberTopics:Philosophy of science22 October - 2 NovemberTopics:Environmental ethicsMonth of NovemberTopics:An overview of environmental sciences topics:Aquatic, atmospheric, terrestrialPhysical, chemical, biologicalThroughout the semesterTopics:Case studies and guest lectures26 November - 30 NovemberTopics:Course wrap-up6 Assessments6.1 Marking Schemes & DistributionsNameScheme A (%)The Job Search15Midterm exam25Page 4 of 7

ENVS*1100 C01 F19 v1.00NameScheme A (%)Media Article Analysis20Peer review of ENVS*1030 posters10Final exam30Total1006.2 Assessment DetailsThe Job Search (15%)Date: Fri, Oct 4Midterm exam (25%)Date: Fri, Oct 18, In ClassMedia Article Analysis (20%)Date: Fri, Nov 8Peer review of ENVS*1030 posters (10%)Date: Mon, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 22Final exam (30%)Date: Thu, Dec 12, 2:30 PM2:30-4:30 pm7 Course Statements7.1 Grading PoliciesWritten assignments will be submitted via the dropbox on Courselink, before midnight onthe due date. Oral presentations and poster assignments will be due during the appropriatelab period or otherwise as assigned. All late assignments will receive a 10% deduction foreach day, or part thereof, that they are late. See Dr. Hunt if you wish to request an extension.7.2 Course Policy on Group WorkWorking in groups is not permitted for any of the assignments.8 University Statements8.1 Email CommunicationAs per university regulations, all students are required to check their e-mail account regularly:e-mail is the official route of communication between the University and its students.8.2 When You Cannot Meet a Course RequirementWhen you find yourself unable to meet an in-course requirement because of illness orPage 5 of 7

ENVS*1100 C01 F19 v1.00compassionate reasons please advise the course instructor (or designated person, such as ateaching assistant) in writing, with your name, id#, and e-mail contact. The grounds forAcademic Consideration are detailed in the Undergraduate and Graduate Calendars.Undergraduate Calendar - Academic Consideration and /undergraduate/current/c08/c08-ac.shtmlGraduate Calendar - Grounds for Academic endars/graduate/current/genreg/index.shtml8.3 Drop DateStudents will have until the last day of classes to drop courses without academic penalty. Thedeadline to drop two-semester courses will be the last day of classes in the second semester.This applies to all students (undergraduate, graduate and diploma) except for Doctor ofVeterinary Medicine and Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology (conventional andalternative delivery) students. The regulations and procedures for course registration areavailable in their respective Academic Calendars.Undergraduate Calendar - Dropping /undergraduate/current/c08/c08-drop.shtmlGraduate Calendar - Registration ociate Diploma Calendar - Dropping /diploma/current/c08/c08-drop.shtml8.4 Copies of Out-of-class AssignmentsKeep paper and/or other reliable back-up copies of all out-of-class assignments: you may beasked to resubmit work at any time.8.5 AccessibilityThe University promotes the full participation of students who experience disabilities in theiracademic programs. To that end, the provision of academic accommodation is a sharedresponsibility between the University and the student.When accommodations are needed, the student is required to first register with StudentAccessibility Services (SAS). Documentation to substantiate the existence of a disability isrequired; however, interim accommodations may be possible while that process is underway.Accommodations are available for both permanent and temporary disabilities. It should benoted that common illnesses such as a cold or the flu do not constitute a disability.Use of the SAS Exam Centre requires students to book their exams at least 7 days in advanceand not later than the 40th Class Day.Page 6 of 7

ENVS*1100 C01 F19 v1.00More information can be found on the SAS websitehttps://www.uoguelph.ca/sas8.6 Academic IntegrityThe University of Guelph is committed to upholding the highest standards of academicintegrity, and it is the responsibility of all members of the University community-faculty, staff,and students-to be aware of what constitutes academic misconduct and to do as much aspossible to prevent academic offences from occurring. University of Guelph students havethe responsibility of abiding by the University's policy on academic misconduct regardless oftheir location of study; faculty, staff, and students have the responsibility of supporting anenvironment that encourages academic integrity. Students need to remain aware thatinstructors have access to and the right to use electronic and other means of detection.Please note: Whether or not a student intended to commit academic misconduct is notrelevant for a finding of guilt. Hurried or careless submission of assignments does not excusestudents from responsibility for verifying the academic integrity of their work beforesubmitting it. Students who are in any doubt as to whether an action on their part could beconstrued as an academic offence should consult with a faculty member or faculty advisor.Undergraduate Calendar - Academic Graduate Calendar - Academic ars/graduate/current/genreg/index.shtml8.7 Recording of MaterialsPresentations that are made in relation to course work - including lectures - cannot berecorded or copied without the permission of the presenter, whether the instructor, a student,or guest lecturer. Material recorded with permission is restricted to use for that course unlessfurther permission is granted.8.8 ResourcesThe Academic Calendars are the source of information about the University of Guelph’sprocedures, policies, and regulations that apply to undergraduate, graduate, and diplomaprograms.Academic rsPage 7 of 7

ENVS*1100 Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences Fall 2019 Section(s): C01 School of Environmental Sciences Credit Weight: 0.50 Version 1.00 - September 04, 2019 _ 1 Course Details 1.1 Calendar Description This course introduces students to what it means to thi

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