GEOL 1300 - Environmental Science W/Lab ♦

Credit(s): 4

A study of the Earth’s environment and the natural and anthropogenic impacts that affect the environment. A review of Earth’s geology provides a basis for discussing environmental issues stemming from the rapid increase in world population and the associated demands for resources and energy. Focus is on current environmental issues such as water and air pollution, global warming, managing waste discharges, energy production, and how to manage change to ensure a high quality environment for generations that follow. Environmental issues will be further explored in weekly laboratory exercises. This course includes required off-campus field experience.

Prerequisite(s): ACT Reading score of 19 or satisfactory placement scores or completion of Learning Support Reading

Corequisite(s): ACT Math score of 19 or satisfactory placement scores or completion of Learning Support Math

♦ This is a General Education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.