Intro Natural Resource Cons Lab (ES 104)

Term: Rindge 2015/16 Spring Semester

Faculty

	Jacques VeilleuxShow MyInfo popup for Jacques Veilleux
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	Office hours: Tuesday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

	Catherine Owen KoningShow MyInfo popup for Catherine Owen Koning
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	Office hours: And also by appointment My office is in 109 Marcucella Hall. Tuesday 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Wednesday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

	Rhine SingletonShow MyInfo popup for Rhine Singleton
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	Office hours: Spring 2015: You can always come by my office (MH207) and sign up for a time on my door. Times are updated weekly. Monday 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Wednesday 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Thursday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

	Lisa M. BombaShow MyInfo popup for Lisa M. Bomba
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	Office hours: Wednesday 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM Friday 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (1/20/2016 - 5/11/2016) Location: RNDG MARCU 102
Fri, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (1/20/2016 - 5/11/2016) Location: RNDG MARCU 132

Description

Using real-world data from local and global sites, students will explore the issues related to natural resource conservation around the world. Topics covered will include impacts of mining and processing natural resources, recycling and waste management, renewable and non-renewable energy resources, global climate change and management of water resources, as well as basic concepts of geology, energy and human attitudes towards the environment. Students will examine trends in global resource use, learn how natural resources can be used more wisely through problem solving, and take action through civic engagement to move towards creating a more a sustainable society. Addresses GLE Learning Outcomes Natural Sciences, Problem Solving and Technology Literacy.
Note: ES104 is the second of a two-semester laboratory science sequence with ES103.