Environmental Science

William P. Cunningham University of Minnesota Mary Ann Cunningham Vassar College Copyright ? The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. *See PowerPoint Image Slides for all figures and tables pre-inserted into PowerPoint without notes. Chapter 02 Lecture Outline* Principles of Science and Systems Outline What is Science? Variables and Experimental Design Models and Systems Consensus and Conflict in Science Recognizing Pseudoscience Environmental Science vs. Environmentalism What is Science? Science is: a methodical, logical process for producing knowledge about natural phenomena a cumulative body of knowledge produced by scientists a process based on careful observation and hypothesis testing

William P. Cunningham University of Minnesota Mary Ann Cunningham Vassar College Copyright ? The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. *See PowerPoint Image Slides for all figures and tables pre-inserted into PowerPoint without notes. Chapter 03 Lecture Outline* Matter, Energy, and Life Outline Elements of Life Organic Compounds and Cells Energy Laws of Thermodynamics Photosynthesis/Respiration Ecosystems Food Chains Ecological Pyramids Material Cycles Introduction Ecology is the scientific study of the relationship between organisms and their environment. At the core of the study of ecology is a question about how matter and energy are exchanged between organisms and their surroundings. This chapter looks at matter and energy.

William P. Cunningham University of Minnesota Mary Ann Cunningham Vassar College Copyright ? The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. *See PowerPoint Image Slides for all figures and tables pre-inserted into PowerPoint without notes. Chapter 14 Lecture Outline* Geology and Earth Resources Outline Tectonic Processes Rocks and Minerals Rock Cycle Economic Geology and Mineralogy Environmental Effects of Resource Extraction Mining Reclamation Conserving Geological Resources Geological Hazards Earth is a Dynamic Planet A Layered Sphere Core - interior composed of dense, intensely hot metal, mostly iron. Generates magnetic field enveloping the earth. Mantle - hot, pliable layer surrounding the core. Less dense than core.

William P. Cunningham University of Minnesota Mary Ann Cunningham Vassar College Copyright ? The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. *See PowerPoint Image Slides for all figures and tables pre-inserted into PowerPoint without notes. Chapter 10 Lecture Outline* Farming: Conventional and Sustainable Practices Outline Resources for Agriculture Soil Characteristics Soil Ecosystems Soil Erosion and Desertification Fertilizer and Energy in Farming Pests and Pesticide Usage Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Soil Conservation Environmental Impact of Consumers Resources for Agriculture Agriculture has dramatically changed our environment, altering patterns of vegetation soils and water resources worldwide.

William P. Cunningham University of Minnesota Mary Ann Cunningham Vassar College Copyright ? The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. *See PowerPoint Image Slides for all figures and tables pre-inserted into PowerPoint without notes. Chapter 24 Lecture Outline* Environmental Policy, Law, and Planning Outline Environmental Policy Major Environmental Laws How Environmental Laws Are Made Statutory Law Case Law Administrative Law Regulatory Agencies International Treaties and Conventions Dispute Resolution and Planning Basic Concepts In Policy