envirosc 1c03 01 introduction
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ENVIR SC
1C03Climate, Water, andEnvironment
Introduction to Course; Principles of
Sustainability
ENVIR SC 1C03
Climate, Water, andEnvironment
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Outline
1. What is Sustainability?
2. The Principles of Sustainability
3. The Global Environmental Picture
4. Course Organization
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Key Concepts
Sustainability
Principles of Sustainability
Impacts of Humanity on the Environment
The Global Environmental Picture
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What is Sustainability?
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Principles of Ecosystem Sustainability
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Principles of Ecosystem Sustainability
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Can you
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current
situation
where we are
not following
thisprinciple?
Principles of Ecosystem Sustainability
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Society fails to carefor the environment
and sustain it
Population
increases beyondcarrying capacity
The example of Easter Island
Human Impacts on Sustainability
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The Global Environmental Picture
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How To Prevent a Global Decline?
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How To Prevent a Global Decline?
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How To Prevent a Global Decline?
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How To Prevent a Global Decline?
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Instructor: Luc Bernier
GSB-202
Teaching Assistant:
Matthew Brown
Office hours: TBA
Your Instructor
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Avenue to Learn: A Quick Tour
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Avenue to Learn: E-Learning Modules
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Avenue to Learn: ECHO360
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Avenue to Learn: Quizzes
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Avenue to Learn: Discussion
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Avenue to Learn: News and Updates
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Avenue to Learn: Stay Updated
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Textbook: Envir Sc 1C03 Climate, Water, andEnvironment CustomPublication (ISBN
9780199021604) Available at the Campus
Store
What do you need to buy for this course?
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Assignments
30% final mark 4 assignments, 7.5% each
A2L quizzes 20% of final mark
Best 4 out of 5; 5% each
i-Clicker Participation 10% final mark
Participation recorded starting Wednesday June 22nd, 2016
Final Exam 40% final mark
Wednesday August 3, 2016, during lecture period
How will you be evaluated?
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Series of questions to answer, as well asdiscussions about real-world applications
Introduced during tutorial, at the end of lectureperiod (check schedule)
You have one week to complete the assignment
Report completed and submitted by the end ofthe week
What is involved in an Assignment?
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Assignment: Global Radiation Budgets
Assignment 2: Environmental Lapse Rates
Assignment 3: Acidification
Assignment 4: Water Balance
What are the Assignments About?
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Howarethequizzesorganized?
Every week (schedule posted on A2L)Covers the material from the week that just
finished
Format: Available 7 days
Once attempt started, 30 minutes to complete
Randomized questions; best out of 3 attempts
20 MC questions, based on lecture, E-Learning modulesand textbook content
MSAF will not be accepted for missed quizzes
A2L Quizzes
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Before taking your first attempt, review your
lecture notes for the material covered
AND read the relevant parts of the textbook
Complete your first attempt as early as possible
Review your notes/textbook again
Complete your remaining attempts
DONT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO DO THEQUIZZES
How to Do Well on the Quizzes?
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Short answer questions
Definitions
Calculation questions
Covers entire course (including labs)
More details about the exact coveragewill be provided near the end of Term
How is the Final Exam Organized?
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Series of Topics:
What is the Course About?
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Outline with topics List of Key concepts useful for studying
(Often a few important reminders at the start)
Lectures organized around a series of questions and case
studies
Practical examples worked during Lecture
i-Clicker participation; you (the student) are also encouraged
to ask questions
Lectures slides posted on A2L; listen to E-Learning modules
before
TO DO LIST!!
How are the Lectures Organized?
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i-Clicker Participation
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Lecturing Style and Visuals
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Course Materials and Lectures
Evaluations and Assignments
Active Participation with i-Clickers
Attendance and Emails Policy
Course Contract
A2L, Missed Work, Special Accommodations, MSAF
Late work, Quiz Issues
A2L Grades and Mark Appeals
Academic Dishonesty Statements from Faculty ofScience
Student Conduct
Acknowledgement of Course Policies
Schedule of Activities
Logistics: Course Outline
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Youare required to read and understand the Student
Responsibility Contract included in this outline.
Youmust agree to the Course Policies and demonstrate
an understanding of what constitutes Academic
Dishonesty by completing the Academic Integrity andResponsibility (AIR) Quiz.
Youare required to complete the AIR Quiz on Avenue and
score a grade of greater or equal to 90% by Monday, July
4th, 2016 at 4:30pm.
You will receive a 25% penalty on Assignment 1 if the AIR
Quiz has not been completed successfully by the
deadline.
Logistics: Course Contract
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Always make sure to include the following:
Your Full Name Your Student ID number
Which course you are contacting me about
If you have a question, please make sure first that
you:
Read the course outline
Read the FAQ Read the assignments, and the Tutorial Slides
Looked at the posts and news on A2L
Listened to the reminders during Lecture
When Sending an Email
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Good luck this term!