ENV-160 Physical Environmental Systems
This interdisciplinary course introduces physical
principles and processes as they apply to
understanding environmental problems and issues.
Dynamics of mass and energy flow in environmental
systems is the main focus. Topics include: human
dependence on natural resources; energy; climate,
nutrient cycles, and soils; chemistry of the
atmosphere and air pollution; chemistry of water
pollution; solid and hazardous wastes; and the
power, limitations, and roles of science and
technology in society. Corequisite: ENV-160L
Corequisite
ENV-160L must be taken concurrently with this course.