EVR1009 Summer 2013 Term 3 Course Preview

Broward College North Campus
Environmental Science
EVR 1009
Summer 2013 Term 3

Methods of Instruction

This is a 3 credit hour course. A fast track course is consolidated into an 6 week period. Normally, a three credit hour course would meet two times each week for a total of 6 hours per week or 48 hours per term. In this class, we will meet once a week for approximately 2.5 hours, and you will engage in structured outside or online activities for the remainder of the class time. Additional study time will be needed beyond the expected 2.5 hours of independent or online learning. You will need to stay motivated and on schedule for the successful completion of this class as it moves very quickly. Time management is a crucial tool. This hybrid or blended class is for those students who are self motivated and disciplined and can learn some of the textbook material on their own without attending lectures.

In class presentations will use PowerPoint formats. You may wish to print the notes before the in class sessions from the class site. Attendance is expected at all in class lecture times.

Online work is separated into units or learning modules. The details of the work of each online session is in the syllabus. Outcomes for each module are listed as well as unit/topic notes. Also available will be all Powerpoint presentations for all topics- both in class and online. Unit and sub unit quizzes and discussions are listed under each module. Graded quizzes and discussions will also be expected.

This class is on an accelerated pace and will require 3 in class exams that cover 3 to 4 units at a time. A cumulative final exam will be given at the last class meeting. Dates for quiz and discussion work to be finished are clearly stated in the syllabus. You will only have a short period of time to complete each module before it is closed and you must move on to the next one.

Course Materials

Textbook: Environmental Science. Miller and Spoolman. 14th Edition (2013)
ISBN: 9781285102368

The first class meeting is July 3, 2013. This meeting is mandatory for all registered students. Failure to attend may result in withdrawal from the course. This course is on an accelerated pace. Many assignments/assessments are due between class meetings.

Faculty Introduction

Hello and welcome to Environmental Science!! My name is Danielle Eisenberg and I will be the professor for this 6 week hybrid class. I have been teaching at Broward College on our North campus for over 4 years. My education includes a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a M.S. in Biology also earned at the University of Central Florida. This course will expose you to the natural environment of your area and hopefully you will learn many things about individual environmental responsibility to apply to your everyday life.

Information Contact

Mrs. Danielle Eisenberg
Assistant Professor
Broward College North Campus
e mail deisenbe@broward.edu
office phone  954-201-2288 

Course Description

Environmental Science is the study of the physical environment, its relationship with the biosphere, and man's impact upon natural systems. The course explores air, water and soil systems with the living ecosystems in our biosphere. Special attention is given to man's impact and how we can alter our thinking and actions toward environmental practices.

Learning Outcomes

1.0 Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of global geologic, atmospheric and oceanic trends and their relationship to the environment.

2.0 Students will be able to describe the hydrologic cycle, list the characteristics of water, and discuss the finite, recycled nature of the world's water in relationship to Florida's water budget.

3.0 Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of ecosystems and the food and energy flow within them.

4.0 Students will be able to recognize the various physiographic regions of Florida and explain the underlying geologic processes and their economic importance as nonrenewable resources.

5.0 Students will be able to explain the fundamentals of meteorology and relate these fundamentals to the weather trends in Florida.

6.0 Students will be able to describe the interactions between the biotic and abiotic factors within different ecosystems of Florida.

7.0 Students will be able to describe the various physical components of the ocean and the biological interaction with the physical marine environment.

8.0 Students will be able to describe the law of conservation of matter and the two laws of thermodynamics; list renewable and nonrenewable energy and compare the advantages and environmental costs of each.

9.0 Students will be able to list the actions needed to create a sustainable society and apply ways to use principles of sustainable thinking to solving environmental problems.

10.0 Students will be able to clearly communicate in writing information derived from course related readings the major concepts and themes in the biological sciences.

You may refer to BC course outline for more details on this course.

Course Requirements

• Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites: N/A
To complete the online segments of this course, you must have access to computer hardware and software that meets or exceeds BC's minimum hardware and software standards for e-learning courses. It is strongly recommended that you check your computer to verify that its hardware and software configuration meets or exceeds the BC standards

• Computer Knowledge and Skills:

• Students in this course should be familiar with the following computer skills.
• File Management - You should be familiar with finding and saving files on your computer.
• The Internet - You should be familiar with connecting to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider or Network Connection.
• Web Browser Software - You should be familiar with using web browser software to navigate the Internet and locate information.
• Email - You should be familiar with sending and receiving email messages.
• Discussions - You should be familiar with posting and reading discussion messages in a threaded format.
• Attachments - You should be familiar with sending email messages with attached files.
• Word Processing - You should be familiar with creating, editing, saving, and printing documents using Microsoft Word.
• Other Requirements
• You'll need a BC email address to access the online portion of this course.
• Obtain a County Library Card or University/College Library Card. You will need either a County Library Card which you may obtain at either North Campus or South Campus Library or a University/College Library Card from the Central Campus Library. These cards will allow you to use select library databases. (optional)
• Log-in to Desire2Learn/e-learning course.

How to Register for this Course

You may enroll in this course through BC's Student Online System. Students must pay for the course before they will be able to log into the course. The course is limited to 35students- no exceptions!

How to Access this Course once you are Enrolled in this Course

Only students that are registered and paid for the class will be able to log in. It may take up to 36 hours after fees are paid to gain access to the course.
Obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to log-in to Desire2Learn.
Your Desire2Learn ID is the same as your BC email user ID.
Your Desire2Learn password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
Student Log in is available starting June 27, 2013

First on Campus class meeting

Your first class meeting is Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Class meetings will be held in building 60 room 404 starting at 6:30 pm. Please be on time! Lack of attendance may mean withdrawal from the course. During this class I will present an overview of the online materials, course requirements, calendar, discussion of study techniques, and discussion of exam format. You should log-in to the course web site prior to this date. If you are having difficulty logging in to the course web site, I will assist you during this class meeting. Note that you must be registered and your fees paid before you will be able to log-in to the course. We will also do the orientation session or unit 1 of the online course. Orientation Quiz #1 is due by 11:59pm on July 3, 2013. Failure to complete the orientation quiz by by the deadline may result in withdrawal from the course.

Summer 2012 EVR 1009 Term 3 Course Preview

Broward College
Environmental Science
EVR 1009
Summer 2012 Term 3 #431006

The online orientation quiz must be completed by Friday, June 29, 2012 at 11:59pm to stay in the course. Failure to complete the orientation quiz by the deadline will result in withdrawal from the course.

Faculty Introduction

Hello and welcome to Environmental Science!! My name is Danielle Eisenberg and I will be the professor for this fully online class. I have been teaching courses in the environmental and biological sciences for Broward College for over 4 years. My education includes a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a M.S. in Biology also earned at the University of Central Florida. This course will expose you to the natural environment of your area and hopefully you will learn many things about individual environmental responsibility to apply to your everyday life.

Information Contact

Mrs. Danielle Eisenberg
Science Faculty
Broward College
e mail deisenbe@broward.edu 
954-201-2284 (admin. assistant)

Course Description

Environmental Science is the study of the physical environment, its relationship with the biosphere, and man's impact upon natural systems. The course explores air, water and soil systems with the living ecosystems in our biosphere. Special attention is given to man's impact and how we can alter our thinking and actions toward environmental practices.

Learning Outcomes

1.0 Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of global geologic, atmospheric and oceanic trends and their relationship to the environment.
2.0 Students will be able to describe the hydrologic cycle, list the characteristics of water, and discuss the finite, recycled nature of the world's water in relationship to Florida's water budget.
3.0 Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of ecosystems and the food and energy flow within them.
4.0 Students will be able to recognize the various physiographic regions of Florida and explain the underlying geologic processes and their economic importance as nonrenewable resources.
5.0 Students will be able to explain the fundamentals of meteorology and relate these fundamentals to the weather trends in Florida.
6.0 Students will be able to describe the interactions between the biotic and abiotic factors within different ecosystems of Florida.
7.0 Students will be able to describe the various physical components of the ocean and the biological interaction with the physical marine environment.
8.0 Students will be able to describe the law of conservation of matter and the two laws of thermodynamics; list renewable and nonrenewable energy and compare the advantages and environmental costs of each.
9.0 Students will be able to list the actions needed to create a sustainable society and apply ways to use principles of sustainable thinking to solving environmental problems.
10.0 Students will be able to clearly communicate in writing information derived from course related readings the major concepts and themes in the biological sciences.

You may refer to BC course outline for more details on this course.

Course Prerequisites and Resources

Students: To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course course prerequisites:

• Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites: MAT0024 with a grade of "C" or higher
• Computer Knowledge and Skills:
• Students in this course should be familiar with the following computer skills.
• File Management - You should be familiar with finding and saving files on your computer.
• The Internet - You should be familiar with connecting to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider or Network Connection.
• Web Browser Software - You should be familiar with using web browser software to navigate the Internet and locate information.
• Email - You should be familiar with sending and receiving email messages.
• Discussions - You should be familiar with posting and reading discussion messages in a threaded format.
• Attachments - You should be familiar with sending email messages with attached files.
• Word Processing - You should be familiar with creating, editing, saving, and printing documents using Microsoft Word.
• Other Requirements
• You'll need a BC email address to access the online portion of this course.
• Obtain a County Library Card or University/College Library Card. You will need either a County Library Card which you may obtain at either North Campus or South Campus Library or a University/College Library Card from the Central Campus Library. These cards will allow you to use select library databases. (optional)
• Log into Desire2Learn/e-Learning Course

 Course Requirements

Students: To complete the online segments of this course, you must have access to computer hardware and software that meets or exceeds BC's minimum hardware and software standards for e-learning courses. It is strongly recommended that you check your computer to verify that its hardware and software configuration meets or exceeds the BC standard.

• Is your computer ready for e-learning? Click here to check it out.
• Additional Software required for this Course (optional) Assignments that require word processing must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. Documents created using Microsoft Works, or files that have ".txt", ".pdf", or ".asci" extensions will not meet course requirements. If you do not have proper software on your computer, you can use the Microsoft Word program on any of the "open lab" computers at any BC Learning Resource Center or in public libraries.
• If you are using Microsoft Office 2007 please read here for assistance with uploading assignments.
• Only word processing documents in Microsoft Word format will be accepted. Please virus check documents before sending them. Panda Software offers a free online virus check.

Methods of Instruction

Students: This is a 3-credit hour course. Normally, a 3-credit hour course would meet two or three times each week (during a 16 week term) for a total of 3 hours per week or 48 hours per term. In addition, students would be expected to spend at least 1 - 2 hours a week for each hour in class reading the text, doing assignments, and preparing for exams. In this class, you will only be required to come to campus to take exams four times during the semester. In order to spend adequate time engaging in structured out of class or online activities (including completing the learning modules, practice tests, assignments, discussions and preparing for exams) you will need to allocate 6 to 9 hours per week to devote to this course. See the Course Schedule in the Syllabus for a detailed description of learning activities and the scheduled exams which you will take in the Central Campus e-Testing Center located on the second floor of the library, Building 17. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the Course Schedule and Assignments located in this syllabus and completing all required activities and assessments.

Methods of Evaluation

For quizzes - Quizzes worth 5 to 15 points will be taken between exams to test your comprehension of the material covered.  Some of the questions on the practice questions within the learning modules will appear on quizzes, and some of the quiz questions will appear on exams.  Quizzes will be become available 4 days before the "must be completed" date listed in the schedule below, after which they will be closed. Only one attempt is allowed, so study the material thoroughly before opening the quiz.  Once you begin you will be timed, and cannot come back to complete questions later.  Don't forget to save your answers before submitting the quiz.  Quizzes can be accessed by going to the assessment button on the left toolbar or using the links within the learning modules. Questions will be objective (such as multiple choice, matching, or true-false).  All quizzes are online and close at midnight on the close date listed in the schedule below.

For discussions - Discussions will be assigned where appropriate throughout the course.  In all discussion postings, express yourself in complete sentences using correct grammar and spelling. Compose thoughtful contributions to the discussion using information you learned in this course, other courses, life experiences and from research where appropriate. Always cite your sources. You are required, at a minimum, to post a message addressing the discussion topic/questions and then, if the assignment requires, reply to the post of at least one other student, adding some additional information or insight to his or her statements. Simply stating you agree or disagree is not acceptable. You should explain why, backing your statements up with information gathered from reliable sources. A grading rubric will be provided when the directions for each discussion are posted, so you will know how points are assigned to arrive at your grade.

For exams - The four exams will be taken at the Central Campus e-testing center located in the library, Building 17 room 220. Go to their website to check hours of operation: Central Campus e-Testing Center. You will have a window of 4 days to take each exam. The first three exams will consist of multiple choice questions worth 100 points, and you will have 2 hours to complete the exam. The comprehensive Final Exam will cover material in Unit 4 and review questions from the first three units. It will consist of 100 multiple choice questions  worth 150 points. You will have 2 hours 30 minutes to complete this exam.

For assignments - Assignments will be made throughout the course to help you master the course objectives.  Some assignments will involve reading pages in the text.  Others will involve activities such as  going to websites, completing activities and writing reports.  Specific instructions and the point value of the assignment will be given when it is posted.  To receive full credit, the assignment must be submitted on time.  20% will be deducted for assignments received up to 24 hours after the due date.  After that, no credit will be given.

Course Attendance and Participation Policy

Students: Regular, active, and meaningful participation in online learning activities is a critically important component of this course and is essential to your success. It is recommended that you log into the course several times during each week. Frequency and quality of participation may effect your grade. If you fail to log in to the course to complete activities and assignments for a two week period, you will be considered inactive in the course and will be withdrawn. If circumstances such as hospitalization or a death in the immediate family prevent you participation in the class, email your instructor to inform them of the problem.

• Participation:
• Active participation is expected of all students in this course.
• Check your email and course discussions regularly. Ask questions.
• Post and respond to messages.

Course Materials

Textbook: Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications Cunningham and Cunningham. 5th Edition   ISBN: 139780077270643

You may purchase a hard copy or an e-book at an approximate 50% savings compared to the list price (for online access go to http://www.CourseSmart.com or http://www.half.com & for a PDF file to download (Ebook) visit http://textbooks.vitalsource.com )

How to Register for this Course

You may enroll in this course through BC's Student Online System. Students must pay for the course before they will be able to log into the course.

How to Access this Course once you are Enrolled in this Course

Only students that are registered and paid for the class will be able to log in. It may take up to 36 hours after fees are paid to gain access to the course.
Obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to Desire2Learn.
Your Desire2Learn ID is the same as your BC email user ID.
Your Desire2Learn password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
Student Log in is available starting June 25, 2012.

Summer 2012 EVR 1009 Term 1 Course Preview

Broward College
Environmental Science
EVR 1009
Summer 2012 Term 1 #430495

The online orientation quiz must be completed by Friday, May 11 at 11:59pm to stay in the course. Failure to complete the orientation quiz by the deadline will result in withdrawal from the course.

Faculty Introduction

Hello and welcome to Environmental Science!! My name is Danielle Eisenberg and I will be the professor for this fully online class. I have been teaching courses in the environmental and biological sciences for Broward College for over 4 years. My education includes a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a M.S. in Biology also earned at the University of Central Florida. This course will expose you to the natural environment of your area and hopefully you will learn many things about individual environmental responsibility to apply to your everyday life.

Information Contact

Mrs. Danielle Eisenberg
Science Faculty
Broward College
e mail deisenbe@broward.edu 
954-201-2284 (admin. assistant)

Course Description

Environmental Science is the study of the physical environment, its relationship with the biosphere, and man's impact upon natural systems. The course explores air, water and soil systems with the living ecosystems in our biosphere. Special attention is given to man's impact and how we can alter our thinking and actions toward environmental practices.

Learning Outcomes

1.0 Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of global geologic, atmospheric and oceanic trends and their relationship to the environment.
2.0 Students will be able to describe the hydrologic cycle, list the characteristics of water, and discuss the finite, recycled nature of the world's water in relationship to Florida's water budget.
3.0 Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of ecosystems and the food and energy flow within them.
4.0 Students will be able to recognize the various physiographic regions of Florida and explain the underlying geologic processes and their economic importance as nonrenewable resources.
5.0 Students will be able to explain the fundamentals of meteorology and relate these fundamentals to the weather trends in Florida.
6.0 Students will be able to describe the interactions between the biotic and abiotic factors within different ecosystems of Florida.
7.0 Students will be able to describe the various physical components of the ocean and the biological interaction with the physical marine environment.
8.0 Students will be able to describe the law of conservation of matter and the two laws of thermodynamics; list renewable and nonrenewable energy and compare the advantages and environmental costs of each.
9.0 Students will be able to list the actions needed to create a sustainable society and apply ways to use principles of sustainable thinking to solving environmental problems.
10.0 Students will be able to clearly communicate in writing information derived from course related readings the major concepts and themes in the biological sciences.

You may refer to BC course outline for more details on this course.

Course Prerequisites and Resources

Students: To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course course prerequisites:

• Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites: MAT0024 with a grade of "C" or higher
• Computer Knowledge and Skills:
• Students in this course should be familiar with the following computer skills.
• File Management - You should be familiar with finding and saving files on your computer.
• The Internet - You should be familiar with connecting to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider or Network Connection.
• Web Browser Software - You should be familiar with using web browser software to navigate the Internet and locate information.
• Email - You should be familiar with sending and receiving email messages.
• Discussions - You should be familiar with posting and reading discussion messages in a threaded format.
• Attachments - You should be familiar with sending email messages with attached files.
• Word Processing - You should be familiar with creating, editing, saving, and printing documents using Microsoft Word.
• Other Requirements
• You'll need a BC email address to access the online portion of this course.
• Obtain a County Library Card or University/College Library Card. You will need either a County Library Card which you may obtain at either North Campus or South Campus Library or a University/College Library Card from the Central Campus Library. These cards will allow you to use select library databases. (optional)
• Log into Desire2Learn/e-Learning Course

 Course Requirements

Students: To complete the online segments of this course, you must have access to computer hardware and software that meets or exceeds BC's minimum hardware and software standards for e-learning courses. It is strongly recommended that you check your computer to verify that its hardware and software configuration meets or exceeds the BC standard.

• Is your computer ready for e-learning? Click here to check it out.
• Additional Software required for this Course (optional) Assignments that require word processing must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. Documents created using Microsoft Works, or files that have ".txt", ".pdf", or ".asci" extensions will not meet course requirements. If you do not have proper software on your computer, you can use the Microsoft Word program on any of the "open lab" computers at any BC Learning Resource Center or in public libraries.
• If you are using Microsoft Office 2007 please read here for assistance with uploading assignments.
• Only word processing documents in Microsoft Word format will be accepted. Please virus check documents before sending them. Panda Software offers a free online virus check.

Methods of Instruction

Students: This is a 3-credit hour course. Normally, a 3-credit hour course would meet two or three times each week (during a 16 week term) for a total of 3 hours per week or 48 hours per term. In addition, students would be expected to spend at least 1 - 2 hours a week for each hour in class reading the text, doing assignments, and preparing for exams. In this class, you will only be required to come to campus to take exams four times during the semester. In order to spend adequate time engaging in structured out of class or online activities (including completing the learning modules, practice tests, assignments, discussions and preparing for exams) you will need to allocate 6 to 9 hours per week to devote to this course. See the Course Schedule in the Syllabus for a detailed description of learning activities and the scheduled exams which you will take in the Central Campus e-Testing Center located on the second floor of the library, Building 17. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the Course Schedule and Assignments located in this syllabus and completing all required activities and assessments.

Methods of Evaluation

For quizzes - Quizzes worth 5 to 15 points will be taken between exams to test your comprehension of the material covered.  Some of the questions on the practice questions within the learning modules will appear on quizzes, and some of the quiz questions will appear on exams.  Quizzes will be become available 4 days before the "must be completed" date listed in the schedule below, after which they will be closed. Only one attempt is allowed, so study the material thoroughly before opening the quiz.  Once you begin you will be timed, and cannot come back to complete questions later.  Don't forget to save your answers before submitting the quiz.  Quizzes can be accessed by going to the assessment button on the left toolbar or using the links within the learning modules. Questions will be objective (such as multiple choice, matching, or true-false).  All quizzes are online and close at midnight on the close date listed in the schedule below.

For discussions - Discussions will be assigned where appropriate throughout the course.  In all discussion postings, express yourself in complete sentences using correct grammar and spelling. Compose thoughtful contributions to the discussion using information you learned in this course, other courses, life experiences and from research where appropriate. Always cite your sources. You are required, at a minimum, to post a message addressing the discussion topic/questions and then, if the assignment requires, reply to the post of at least one other student, adding some additional information or insight to his or her statements. Simply stating you agree or disagree is not acceptable. You should explain why, backing your statements up with information gathered from reliable sources. A grading rubric will be provided when the directions for each discussion are posted, so you will know how points are assigned to arrive at your grade.

For exams - The four exams will be taken at the Central Campus e-testing center located in the library, Building 17 room 220. Go to their website to check hours of operation: Central Campus e-Testing Center. You will have a window of 4 days to take each exam. The first three exams will consist of multiple choice questions worth 100 points, and you will have 2 hours to complete the exam. The comprehensive Final Exam will cover material in Unit 4 and review questions from the first three units. It will consist of 100 multiple choice questions  worth 150 points. You will have 2 hours 30 minutes to complete this exam.

For assignments - Assignments will be made throughout the course to help you master the course objectives.  Some assignments will involve reading pages in the text.  Others will involve activities such as  going to websites, completing activities and writing reports.  Specific instructions and the point value of the assignment will be given when it is posted.  To receive full credit, the assignment must be submitted on time.  20% will be deducted for assignments received up to 24 hours after the due date.  After that, no credit will be given.

Course Attendance and Participation Policy

Students: Regular, active, and meaningful participation in online learning activities is a critically important component of this course and is essential to your success. It is recommended that you log into the course several times during each week. Frequency and quality of participation may effect your grade. If you fail to log in to the course to complete activities and assignments for a two week period, you will be considered inactive in the course and will be withdrawn. If circumstances such as hospitalization or a death in the immediate family prevent you participation in the class, email your instructor to inform them of the problem.

• Participation:
• Active participation is expected of all students in this course.
• Check your email and course discussions regularly. Ask questions.
• Post and respond to messages.

Course Materials

Textbook: Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications Cunningham and Cunningham. 5th Edition   ISBN: 139780077270643

You may purchase a hard copy or an e-book at an approximate 50% savings compared to the list price (for online access go to http://www.CourseSmart.com or http://www.half.com & for a PDF file to download (Ebook) visit http://textbooks.vitalsource.com )

How to Register for this Course

You may enroll in this course through BC's Student Online System. Students must pay for the course before they will be able to log into the course.

How to Access this Course once you are Enrolled in this Course

Only students that are registered and paid for the class will be able to log in. It may take up to 36 hours after fees are paid to gain access to the course.
Obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to Desire2Learn.
Your Desire2Learn ID is the same as your BC email user ID.
Your Desire2Learn password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
Student Log in is available starting May 7, 2012.