ENST 1500 - Introduction to Environmental Science
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 41152,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Derrick Adjegewe Kurugu
Email: dakurugu@student.ysu.edu
Course Description
1500. Introduction to Environmental Science. Basic environmental science literacy for informed citizens as inhabitants and stewards of Earth. The use of science and the scientific method to understand, assess, and manage the environment to improve human health, conserve energy and resources, preserve nature, and sustain quality of life. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Environmental Science | G. Tyler Miller; Scott Spoolman | ISBN: 9798214382814 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 |
The Environment & Sustainability Science, Matter, Energy, & Systems |
Sunday, August 30, 11:59 PM |
| 8/31 | CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 |
Ecosystems,Biodiversity & Evolution | Sunday, September 13, 11:59 PM |
| 9/7 | CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 |
Ecosystems,Biodiversity & Evolution | Sunday, September 13, 11:59 PM |
| 9/14 | CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 7 |
Species Interactions, Eco Succession & Population Control Climate & Ecosystem Biodiversity |
Sunday, September 27, 11:59 PM |
| 9/21 | CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 7 |
Species Interactions, Eco Succession & Population Control Climate & Ecosystem Biodiversity |
Sunday, September 27, 11:59 PM |
| 9/28 | CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 9 |
Sustaining Biodiversity: Saving Species | Sunday, October 11, 11:59 PM |
| 10/5 | CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 9 |
Sustaining Biodiversity: Saving Ecosystems | Sunday, October 11, 11:59 PM |
| 10/12 | CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 10 |
Human Populations & Urbanization Food Production |
Sunday, October 25, 11:59 PM |
| 10/19 | CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 10 |
Human Populations & Urbanization Food Production |
Sunday, October 25, 11:59 PM |
| 10/26 | CHAPTER 11 CHAPTER 12 |
Water Resources & Water Pollution Geology & Nonrenewable Mineral Resources |
Sunday, November 8, 11:59 PM |
| 11/2 | CHAPTER 11 CHAPTER 12 |
Water Resources & Water Pollution Geology & Nonrenewable Mineral Resources |
Sunday, November 8, 11:59 PM |
| 11/9 | CHAPTER 14 CHAPTER 15 CHAPTER 16 |
Environmental Hazards & Human Health Air Pollution, Climate Change & Ozone Depletion Solid & Hazardous Waste |
Sunday, November 22, 11:59 PM |
| 11/16 | CHAPTER 14 CHAPTER 15 CHAPTER 16 |
Environmental Hazards & Human Health Air Pollution, Climate Change & Ozone Depletion Solid & Hazardous Waste |
Sunday, November 22, 11:59 PM |
| 11/23 | CHAPTER 13 CHAPTER 17 |
Energy Resources Env Economics, Politics, & World View |
Sunday, December 6, 11:59 PM |
| 11/30 | CHAPTER 13 CHAPTER 17 |
Energy Resources Env Economics, Politics, & World View |
Sunday, December 6, 11:59 PM |
| 12/7 | NO ASSIGNED READING |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.