From: Subject: BIOL C141 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:23:19 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Location: http://www.curricunet.com/kccd/reports/record_outline_tst.cfm?courses_id=5847&all=1 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.5994 =EF=BB=BF BIOL C141

KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT =E2=80=93 CERRO COSO COLLEGE

BIOL C141 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    BIOL C141
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    Environmental Studies Lecture
  3. SHORT BANWEB TITLE:
  4. COURSE AUTHOR:
    Bliss, Shannon A.
  5. COURSE SEATS:
    -
  6. COURSE TERMS:
  7. CROSS-LISTED COURSES:
  8. PROPOSAL TYPE:
    CC Course Revision
  9. START TERM:
    30 =3D Spring, 2012
  10. C-ID:
  11. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    This course explores environmental science with a focus on the=20 scientific method. It explores human interactions with the = environment and=20 their consequences for living and nonliving systems. Topics include = ecologic=20 principles, environmental resources and ways of protecting these = resources.=20 Critical evaluation of environmental issues and problems is a focus = of this=20 course. Not open to students who have completed BIOL 145. =

  12. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    S =3D Standard Letter Grade
    Optional:
    A =3D Audit;P =3D Pass/No Pass
  13. TOTAL UNITS:
    3

  14. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Method
    Min = Units
    Min = Hours
    Lecture
    3
    54
    Lab
    0
    0
    Activity
    0
    0
    Open Entry/Open Exit
    0
    0
    Volunteer Work Experience
    0
    0
    Paid Work Experience
    0
    0
    Non Standard
    0
    0
    Non-Standard Hours Justification:

  15. REPEATABILITY

    Type:
    Non-Repeatable Credit
  16. MATERIALS FEE:
    No
  17. CREDIT BY EXAM:
    No
  18. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:
    UC Transfer;Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);CSU Transfer=20
  19. STAND-ALONE:
    No

  20. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:
    Elective:
    General Education ()
    General Sciences AA (AA Degree=20 Program)
    Liberal Arts: Mathematics & Science AA (AA Degree=20 Program)
    THis is a test please ignore (AA Degree=20 Program)

  21. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:
    CC GE Area I: Natural Science =3D Life Sciences;
    IGETC:
    IGETC Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences =3D 5B: = Biological Science=20 without a Lab;
    CSU:
    CSU GE Area B: Physical and its Life Forms(mark all that apply) = =3D B2 -=20 Life Science;
    UC Transfer Course:
    CSU Transfer Course:

  22. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the = student will=20 be able to

    1. Examine environmental science with a focus on the scientific=20 method.
    2. Define key ecological terms and explain ecological concepts. =
    3. Explain key interactions of humans with their environment and = describe=20 the effects of these interactions.
    4. Describe environmental resources and problems that develop with = their=20 use.
    5. Describe how policy and government work to address environmental = problems.
    6. Evaluate the importance of various environmental problems, = formulate=20 potential solutions, and assess the likelihood of success of each.=20

  23. REQUISITES

    Prerequisite:
    Reading - 1 Level Prior to Transfer
    Writing - 1 Level Prior = to=20 Transfer

  24. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:=20

    Lecture Content

    1. Process of Science =20
      1. Scientific method=20
        1. Hypothesis vs. Theory
        2. Using  Graphs and Tables
        3. Probability
      2. Analysis of Environmental Science as Science
      3. Critical Thinking
    2. Ecological Principles
      1. Chemistry of Life=20
        1. Matter and energy
        2. Photosynthesis
        3. Biogeochemical cycles
      2. Evolution and Natural Selection=20
        1. Maintenance of Biodiversity
        2. Speciation and Extinction
      3. Population and Community Ecology=20
        1. Demography
        2. Population Growth
        3. Species interactions
      4. Ecosystems=20
        1. Biomes- Terrestrial and Aquatic
        2. Biodiversity Managment and Preservation
        3. Ecosystem Conservation and Tools for Preservation=20
    3. Human Ecology
      1. Human Populations=20
        1. Human Population Growth
        2. Ecological Footprint
        3. Demographic Transition and Family Planning
      2. Human Waste=20
        1. Disposal Methods
        2. Shrinking Waste Stream
        3. Hazardous and Toxic Waste
      3. Environmental Health and Toxicology
    4. Environmental Resources
      1. Food and Agriculture=20
        1. Nutrition
        2. Agricultural Resources
        3. Genetic Engineering
      2. Air=20
        1. Atmosphere and Climate
        2. Pollution
        3. Climate Change
      3. Water=20
        1. Resources
        2. Pollution
      4. Earth Resources=20
        1. Mining
        2. Geological hazards
      5. Energy=20
        1. Fossil Fuels
        2. Alternative Sources
    5. Policy and Government
      1. Sustainability and Human Development=20
        1. Environmental Economics and Sustainability
        2. International Trade
        3. Urban Development
      2. Environmental Science and Policy=20
        1. Policies, Law and Treaties
        2. Dispute Resolution

  25. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include = but are=20 not limited to

    1. Case Study;
    2. Debate;
    3. Discussion;
    4. Group Work;
    5. In-class writing;
    6. Informational Interviews;
    7. Lecture;
    8. Outside reading;
    9. Presentations (by students);
    10. Problem Solving;
    11. Project-based learning;
    12. Written work;

  26. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but = are not=20 limited to

    A. Textbook readings, e.g. Chapter One, perhaps with some questions = to=20 answer

    B. Research papers, e.g. 8-10 page paper on Governmental = Subsidies

    C. Asynchronous discussions: in an online forum.  E.g. = controversial=20 and current topics, like reintroduction of wolves in to=20 Yellowstone.

  27. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may = include but=20 is not limited to

    A.    Homework assignments, questions regarding = chapter or a=20 portion of chapter.

    B.    Research Papers, 8-10 page paper or a couple = of=20 shorter ones.

    C.   Quizzes, for example a review quiz in preparation = for=20 exams

    D.   Objective Exams, at least one midterm and a=20 final.


  28. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may = include but=20 are not limited to

    Textbooks
    Cunningham M.A. & Cunningham, W.P. . (2011) The = Principals of=20 Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications. , 5th ed., = McGraw-Hill=20 Publishing.
    Manuals
    Periodicals
    Software
    Other
  29. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
    Online with some required face-to-face meetings = (=E2=80=9CHybrid=E2=80=9D);Online course=20 with on ground testing;Face to face;
  30. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Biological Sciences (Masters Required);

  31. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date
    09/19/2011
    Last Outline Revision
    02/29/2008
    Curriculum Committee Approval
    10/14/2011
    Board of Trustees
    11/10/2011
    State Approval
    03/28/2011
    UC Approval
    50 =3D Summer 2000
    UC Approval Status
    Approved
    CSU Approval
    50 =3D Summer 2000
    CSU Approval Status
    Approved
    IGETC Approval
    50 =3D Summer 2000
    IGETC Approval Status
    Approved
    CSU GE Approval
    70 =3D Fall 2010
    CSU GE Approval Status
    Approved