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
Week 17 17 Environmental Policy and Sustainability
Week 18 18 Final Exam 期末考
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
 include experience courses:N
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