ENST 1500 - Introduction to Environmental Science
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 05, CRN 44132,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Sara Dager-Smith
Email: sedager@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, 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.
Assignments/Assessments
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ENST 1500 - CCP - Online
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 10/12 | Module 5: Populations | |
| 10/19 | Module 5 Video Presentation Module 5 Chapter Quizes Module 5 Homeworks |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.