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EV280 Environmental Science (Health) Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 – 8:50 in ERC 110 Fall 2003 Alan Rossner Telephone 268-6470 Office: Room 157 Science Center [email protected] www.clarkson.edu/~rossner/Courses Office Hours: MW - 9:00-10:00 MTu - 1:00-2:00 Wed. - 1:00-3:00 Fri. - 9:00-11:00 Text: Environmental Science, Earth as a Living Planet, 4th edition, Editor Botkin, D.B.and Keller, E.A., Publisher John Wiley & Sons. * Additional reading material will be provided in class or on the Web. http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~envhl565/ User ID: ulearn Password: mar99 Environmental science can be considered the science of complex interactions that occur among the terrestrial, atmospheric, aquatic, and anthropological environments. It is a multidisciplinary field of study that includes, biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, sociology and regulatory. In this course we will define environmental science as the study of the air, water, and living systems, and how they are affected by technology. The course is designed to present a broad view of the many environmental issues we currently face in the modern world and the science behind theses issues. While some over lap may occur with other biology courses, this course is intended to compliment courses such as ecology. The environment we live in has been irreversibly affected by technology, as result, how technology has been and can be used to improve our environment rather than damage it will be examined in detail. The impact of anthropogenic activities on atmospheric, aquatic and the biosphere will be examined using a systems approach. Understanding the complex natural systems will allow for the design of sustainable development and stewardship over our natural resources. The course will cover the broad policy issues such as how to balance our present needs with out compromising future generation’s needs as well as the scientific details of the chemical reactions behind global warming, acid rain and ozone depletion. This mix of broad prospective and in depth analysis should provide the students with an understanding of a systems approach to studying the complex systems of environmental science. While this course is the introductory course for environmental science majors, it is also an excellent course for all science and engineering students. The material presented in this course can be beneficial to individuals in many different career paths. It should be emphasized that an integrated group of professionals are necessary to solve the complex health, safety and environmental problems we currently face. Course Objective: Prepare the students to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate complex environmental hazards, with an emphasis on the physical and biological sciences as a basis for environmental issues. Out come Competencies: Upon completion of the course the students should: 1) Have a basic understanding of natural systems 2) Discuss and describe the basis for sustainable development. 3) List and explain the factors influencing environmental disease. Explain the major reasons associated with emergence of diseases. 4) Discuss the various methods of exposure and absorption of toxic materials as well as doseresponse curves. 5) List and understand the major components of federal environmental laws. 6) Discuss the key issues associated with water use, pollution and treatment. . 7) Understand the key principles of air pollution and basic atmospheric chemistry associated with air pollution. 8) Discuss and explain the issues associated with hazardous and solid waste disposal. 9) Understand the engineering control technologies used to control environmental hazards. 10) Understand the key elements of environmental risk assessment. I encourage all students to participate in class with questions. Also, I do expect all students to complete the assigned reading. Do not hesitate to see me for assistance if you have questions concerning the course material or your grades. I will be in my office or lab during office hours. You are welcome to stop in during other times, however, if I am preparing for a lecture I may request you come back at a later time. Grading: There are three exams: two hourly exams (80 points each) given in class and a cumulative final (130 points) given during finals week. Several homework and writing assignments will be given during the semester. Class attendance is mandatory and will count for 8% of your grade. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to get all handouts or notes. You must contact me prior to any exam you cannot attend. Assignments handed in late will be penalized 15% per day. Points add up as follows: Exam I Exam II Project Final Homework Participation/Attend. Total 80 (16%) 80 (16%) 60 (16%) Groups of three Students 130 (25%) 120 (20%) 30 (8%) 500 Additional reading material in the Clarkson Library: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics from air pollution to climate change, Editors Seinfeld, J.H., 2 Pandis, S.N., Wiley and Interscience Publications, 1998 EV280 SYLLABUS DATE LECTURE TOPIC Aug. 25 Introduction-Environmental Science course outline READING ASSIGNMENTS Web page, Article “Sustainability” Aug. 27 Critical Thinking, Review Article Class Project: Define Chap. 1, 2, Assignment: HW #1 Environ. Article - Critical Thinking Due Aug. 29 Aug. 29 Overview of Environmental systems, Biochemical Cycles Chap 3, 4 Assignment: HW # 2 Chapter 3 Questions Due Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 3 Fate and Transport Mass and Energy Transfer Assignment: HW #3 Handout Due Sept. 8 Sept. 5 Mass and Energy Transfer Sept. 8 Toxicity and Toxins and Environmental Disease Chap 4 Handout (Ch 1 Masters) Chap. 15 Emerging Diseases HTE – chap 69-79 (West Nile virus, House dust mites, Lyme disease) Assignment: HW # 4 Chap 15 Questions & IRIS Summary Due Sept 15 Sept. 12 Toxins Continued - Dioxin & PCBs, Lead, Asbestos EPA-IRIS Web page Sept. 10 Sept. 15 Energy: Some Basics Chap 16 Sept. 17 Energy: Some Basics Chap 16 Sept. 19 Fossil Fuels Chap. 17 Assignment: HW # 5 Lit. Review on Energy and the Environ. Due Sept. 26 Sept. 22 Alternative Energy and the Environment Chap. 18 Sept. 24 Nuclear Energy and the Environment Chap. 19 Sept. 26 Atmosphere , Climate, and Global Warming Chap. 22 Sept. 29 Fall Break 3 Oct. 1 Air Pollution Oct. 3 Exam I Oct. 6 Atmospheric Chemistry - Gases and Vapors in the atm. Assignment: HW # 6 Chap. 22 & 23 Due Oct. 10 8 Ozone and Particles in the atmosphere Oct. Oct. Oct. Chap. 23 Handout Chap.25 10 Indoor Air Pollution & Air quality standards Chap. 24 Assignment: HW # 7 Lit. Review on Atmospheric Pollutants/warming Due Oct. 17 13 Water supply, Use and Management Chap. 20 Oct. 15 Water chemistry Handout Oct. 17 Water pollution Chap. 21 Oct. 20 Water pollution Assignment: HW # 8 Lit. Review on water Pollution/use Due Oct. 24 Oct. 22 Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act Oct. 24 Solid Waste Chap. 28 Oct. 27 Hazardous Waste Chap. 28 Oct. 29 Hazardous Waste Assignment: HW # 9 Chap 28 & 29 Due Nov. 3 Chap 29 Oct. 31 Minerals and the Environment Chap 29 Nov. 3 Case Study- Solid and Hazardous waste Handout Nov. 5 Exam II Nov. 7 Risk Assessment Chap. 15 Nov. 10 Risk Assessment Handout Nov. 12 Risk Assessment Nov. 14 Planning for Sustainability Nov. 17 Project Presentations Nov. 19 Project Presentations Chap 30 4 Nov. 21 Sustainability and Industry Ecology Handout Graedel 2& 3 Assignment: HW # 10 Questions from Chapters 2& 3 Due Dec 1 Nov. 24 Sustainability and Industry Ecology Nov 26 Thanks giving Recess Nov. 28 Thanks giving Recess Dec. 1 Industry Ecology Case study – Take backs Handout Dec. 3 Handout Dec. 5 Industry Ecology Case study – Discussion Green Business Article Review Dec 8-12 Final Exam (Cumulative) 5