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Waterloo, Ontario
This course presents a broad overview of earth system processes and their influence on humans. Course emphasis is placed on anthropogenic impacts on natural systems, the impacts of geologic, biologic, and atmospheric processes on humans, and the effects of human activities on the environment. Course topics include sustainable development and the availability and use of natural resources, principles of ecology and environmental science, biogeochemical cycles, climate and climate change, soils and food supply, energy systems, surface water and groundwater, waste generation and management, pollution, and catastrophic natural processes.
There are 11 in class tests given at random points, so you do actually have to come, even though they're only worth 1% each. Two midterms 15% each and a 60% final.
Added by Anonymous on 2014-07-08 10:14:55