This course is given in cooperation with UConn Early College Experience
ece.uconn.edu
UCONN COURSE DESCRIPTION
An introduction to basic concepts and areas of environmental concern and how these problems can be effectively addressed. Topics include human population; ecological principles; conservation of biological resources; biodiversity; croplands, rangelands, forestlands; soil and water conservation; pollution and water management; and wildlife and fisheries conservation.
COURSE GOALS/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of natural systems and gain understanding of some of the major environmental problems at the local and at the global level
- Conduct laboratory experiments to gather and analyze data on current environmental issues
3. Gain appreciation for and knowledge of various disciplines in natural resource conservation
4. Understand how professionals in the field are involved in coping with and solving problems
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS
The required textbook for this course is: Andrew Friedland, Rick Relyea, 2012.
Environmental Science for the AP course; Third Edition, 753 pp.
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Percent
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Grade
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100-94
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A
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93-90
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A-
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89-86
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B+
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85-83
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B
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82-80
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B-
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79-76
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C+
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75-73
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C
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72-70
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C-
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69-66
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D+
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65-63
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D
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62-60
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D-
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≤59
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F
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COURSE GRADING
You may notice that your high school grade and UConn grade differ. It is possible that two different grades can be awarded for the same course. Your high school grade is determined by Tolland High School. Your UConn course grade is determined by the grading rubric set by the University department.
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Assignment Type
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% Distribution
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Exams 1,2, and 3
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30 %
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Final Exam
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20 %
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Projects (variable points)
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40 %
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Quiz/Homework (variable points)
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10 %
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Total
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100 %
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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
There are various projects and labs throughout the semester, with variable points depending on the assignment. More details and background information on each project will be discussed in class prior to the project being assigned. Some projects will be revisable after review and comments are provided.
There are three exams during the semester, each worth 100 points. The final exam is worth 200 points and is determined by a date chosen by the university. Exams 1, 2 and 3 are about 80- 100 questions, but the final exam is 100 -200 questions. The exams are based 70% on the book readings and 30% from the class discussions, projects, etc. Students are responsible for all assigned text material and all the material presented in class.