Class #1
Introduction to course delivery and technology, introduction of instructors, review syllabus, discussion of case study approach, student expectations
1. Introduce faculty and background; contact information is in course packet.
2. Announcements: Begin each class with announcements:
- ENV 410. Today introduction to course
- Others?
3. Introduction to ENV 410:
ENV 410 – Environmental Laws & Regulations. Explores current and emerging legal and regulatory strategies for environmental protection. 3 credits. Divided into three 1-credit modules.
- ENV 410A: Air Quality, Transportation and Energy
- ENV 410B: Water and Waste Water
- ENV 410C: Hazardous Wastes & Nuclear Wastes
Each module approximately 8 to 10 classes. Classes 1 and 2 same for each module.
4. Syllabus in course information packet. Also on Web on ENV 410A homepage. Address in course information packet.
Prerequisites: One college-level course in environmental science or equivalent knowledge through practical experience. Questions contact one of instructors.
Course objectives:
- Introduce students to existing environmental protection strategies in US and internationally.
- Learn fundamental legal and regulatory principles and specific environmental policies/practices in 3 topical areas
- Learn how to use research material available on Internet to answer questions presented by realistic case studies
Expectations for students:
- Complete homework assignments
- Prepare analysis of assigned question presented by realistic case study
- Complete brief research paper relevant to topic of study
- Complete final examination
- Interact with instructors and other students
Textbook and required materials:
No textbook, but are assigned readings that accompany specific classes in each module. Include US EPA publications and writings from other sources on assigned topics. Either provided in hard-copy as part of your information packet material or accessible electronically through Internet.
Course structure:
Team teaching similar course at NAU. Single course, but 4 modules (Air, Water, Waste, Energy).
- Developed in response to demand (DAC, employers, students).
- Organized around series realistic case studies that provide context for lectures, homework, and group projects.
- At NAU:
- Seminar format with focus on practical problems and solutions.
- Use Internet for homework and research assignments.
- Team projects.
- Emphasize communication skills: class presentations, class discussions, paper.
Asked to adapt for DOE. One of challenges is how to maintain high level of interaction between teaching team, among teaching team and class members, and among class members.
Structure as revised for DOE ENV 410 course sequence:
Three one credit modules (generally air, water, and waste but each also incorporates aspects broader environmental problems that involve more than one media)
8 to 10 lectures for each module. Videotaping those beginning in May 1998 and finishing during summer of 1998.
Homework assignments that accompany specific classes in each module. Available through class home page.
Case study. Case study is hypothetical chemical plant located in Colorado. Although is hypothetical, questions presented are realistic. To provide additional insights into real world issues, also provide link to actual company. Information on company, facility, environmental issues, and links to other sources. Pose several questions related to hypothetical chemical plant. Will be assigned one to answer as part of required work.
Resources: Links to resource material on Internet. Use for assigned readings, homework, case study, and research paper.
Research paper: Brief research paper on topic selected by you. Outline due before beginning Class 4. Research paper due before take final exam. More information available through ENV 410 homepage. Contact instructors for more information or if questions.
Current events: Although not specific requirement, encouraged to submit brief summaries of current events related to module topic. If sufficient interest, will establish discussion group to share with other class members.
- Typically begin each class with report on one or more current events. Encourage students to submit current events to Professors Auberle and Jeffery as described in course information packet.
- Air current events
- Water current events
- Waste current events
- Something particularly interesting to any module.
ENV 410 Homepage:
- Addresses in course packet. Will be
redesigned for ENV 410 sequence. (EGR 440 Demo of concept?)
- Recall course objectives
- Introduce students to existing environmental protection strategies in US and internationally.
- Learn fundamental legal and regulatory principles and specific environmental policies/practices in 3 topical areas
- Learn how to use research material available on Internet to answer questions presented by realistic case studies
- Internet tools
- Not just delivery system. Working knowledge available tools.
- Sometimes links can use. Other times need to find own links on sources provided or find using search engines.
- Interaction
- Student/student
- Student/instructor
- Phone, email, fax
Remember: If check Activities page or syllabus, will see that Homework #1 is due before begin next lecture. Briefly:
1. Name, brief description of self including education and work experience, why taking class, expectations. No confidential information because will be added to Home Page so can get to know each other.
2. Explore home page and links. Report comments and recommendations to Professors Auberle and Jeffery.
3. Submit to Professors Auberle and Jeffery before beginning class 2. See you next class.
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