ENST 1500L - Introduction to Environmental Science Lab
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 05, CRN 40996,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Geoffrey Ombongi
Email: goombongi@student.ysu.edu
Course Description
1500L. Introduction to Environmental Science Lab. The use of the scientific method to explore various fields in environmental science including water quality, risk assessment, biodiversity and mineral uses. This field and laboratory work supplements ENST 1500. Prereq. or concurrent: ENST 1500. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to Environmental Science (3rd Revision) | F. Armstrong | 9781524987176 |
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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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.
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Lab Manual | Scientific Method and Taking Measurements (10pts) | |
| 8/31 | Lab Manual | Minerals and Their Uses (10 pts) | |
| 9/7 | Lab Manual | Groundwater (10pts) | Blackboard Syllabus Quiz (20pts |
| 9/14 | Lab Manual | Photosynthesis (10pts) | |
| 9/21 | Lab Manual | Bacteria 1 (8pts) | |
| 9/28 | Lab Manual | Bacteria 2 (2pts) Topo Maps and GPS (10pts) | |
| 10/5 | Lab Manual | Biodiversity (10pts) | Blackboard Bacteria Assignment Due (20pts) |
| 10/12 | Lab Manual | Recycling at YSU (5pts) Diverting Waste (10) | Prior to Lab Complete Lab Manual questions pg.13 |
| 10/19 | Lab Manual | Water Quality 1 (9pts) | Bring Water Sample to Class Submission |
| 10/26 | Lab Manual | Water Quality 2 (1pt) Wetlands (10pts) | Recycling Article Due (15pts) |
| 11/2 | Lab Manual | Cleaning Up Oil (10pts) | Blackboard Water Quality Assignment Due (20pts) |
| 11/9 | Lab Manual | Acid Mine Drainage (10pts) | |
| 11/16 | Prepare Make Up Labs Review for Final | ||
| 11/23 | Prep Lab Exam W-F, No Class, Thanksgiving Holiday | ||
| 11/30 | Lab Final | ||
| 12/7 | Finalize Grades |
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.