NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 環境科學概論(1300)
(Eng.) Introduction to Environmental Science
Offering Dept Department of Environmental Engineering
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher LIN,PO-HSIUNG
Department Department of Environmental Engineering/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description Intrduction to the inter-relationship between human activities and major enviromental changes with emphasis on the anthropogenic induction of environmental quality degradation and natural resource depletion
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Introduce the relevance of natural resources, human activities and environmental changes, and understand the impact of natural and man-made activities on the balance of ecosystems and environmental quality, and related response methods.
1.Fundamental knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology.
2.Capability of experimental planning and execution, problem-analyzing and data-interpreting.
3.Professional engineering knowledge and application skills for solving environmental pollution problems and promoting sustainable development.
4.Capability of environmental engineering design.
5.Capability of data-integrating, project-management, effective-communication and teamwork.
6.Capability of independent-thinking, innovation and problem-solving.
7.Capability of understanding impact on environment and social culture from technology and capability
8.Comprehension of engineering ethics, social care and environmental appreciation.
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Lecturing
Discussion
topic Discussion/Production
Attendance
Quiz
Assignment
Written Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 01 Understanding Our Environment
Week 2 02 Environmental Systems: Matter and Energy of Life
Week 3 03 Evolution,Species Interactions,and Biological Communities
Week 4 04 Human Populations
Week 5 05 Biomes and Biodiversity
Week 6 06 Environmental Conservation: Forests,Grasslands,Parks,and Nature Preserves
Week 7 07 Food and Agriculture
Week 8 08 Environmental Health and Toxicology
Week 9 09 Midterm Exam 期中考
Week 10 10 Climate
Week 11 11 Air Pollution
Week 12 12 Water: Resources and Pollution
Week 13 13 Environmental Geology and Earth Resources
Week 14 14 Energy
Week 15 15 Solid and Hazardous Waste
Week 16 16 Economics and Urbanization
self-directed
learning
17 Environmental Policy and Sustainability
Evaluation
Quiz (10%); Midterm (30%) and final exam (40%); Term paper (20%) 小考,期中及期末考試與期末作業(報告)
Textbook & other References
Principles of environmental science inquiry and applications ,ninth ed. William P. Cunningham Mary Ann Cunningham ,2020.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Journal articles
Office Hours
Thursday 12-1 PM
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
 include experience courses:N
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