ENST 1500 05: Intro to Environmental Science

ENST 1500 - Introduction to Environmental Science

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 05, CRN 44132,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Sara Dager-Smith

Email: sedager@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Mrs. Sara Dager-Smith
Instructor Professional Qualifications: 
M.A., Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, 2014
B.S. in Education, Integrated Science Education, Youngstown State University, 2011
Instructor Office Location: Lakeview High School - Rm 105
Instructor Office Phone: 330-637-4921

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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, 17th Ed G. Tyler Miller, Scott E. Spoolman, and Daniella Andrew-Brown 9780357976395

eBook Available on Blackboard

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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ENST 1500 - CCP - Online

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Module 1: Intro to Env Science, Sustainability, Scientific Method Module 1 Discussion (All Parts)
Module 1 Chapter Quizzes
Module 1 Homeworks
8/31 Module 2: Ecosystems
9/7 Module 2 Video Presentation
Module 2 Chapter Quizzes
Module 2 Homeworks
Exam 1
9/14 Module 3: Biodiversity Module 3 Discussion (Post)
9/21 Module 3 Discussion (Questions)
Module 3 Discussion (Answers)
Module 3 Chapter Quizzes
Module 3 Homeworks
9/28 Module 4: Biodiversity Continued Module 4 Discussion (Post)
10/5 Module 4 Discussion (Questions)
Module 4 Discussions (Answers)
Module 4 Chapter Quizzes
Module 4 Homeworks
Exam 2
10/12 Module 5: Populations
10/19 Module 5 Video Presentation
Module 5 Chapter Quizes
Module 5 Homeworks
10/26 Module 6: Water Resources Module 6 Discussion (Post)
11/2 Module 6 Discussion (Questions)
Module 6 Discussion (Answers)
Module 6 Chapter Quizes
Module 6 Homeworks
Exam 3
11/9 Module 7: Environmental Hazards & Pollution Module 7 Discussion (Post)
11/16 Module 7 Discussion (Questions)
Module 7 Discussion (Answers)
Module 7 Chapter Quizes
Module 7 Homeworks
11/23 Module 8: Energy, Env. Economics & World View Module 8 Discussion (Post)
11/30 Module 8 Discussion (Questions)
Module 8 Discussion (Answers)
Module 8 Chapter Quizzes
Module 8 Homeworks
Exam 4

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. 

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