ENVR 350 Environmental Science and Policy

The course introduces the student to the basic principles of environmental science, policy, and law. This course is required for the cognate in Green and Sustainable Management (B.S. in Business Administration). The student passing this course will have the preliminary knowledge and skills to guide businesses through the maze of environmental laws and policies facing them today.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be at least 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. Each thread must also incorporate at least 1 scholarly resource in current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 150 words.

Research Paper Assignments (3)

The student will write an 8 – 10 page research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on 1 of the topics provided by the instructor. The paper must include at least 6 scholarly sources (the course textbooks and the Bible may be used but will not count toward the source requirement). There will be several assignments related to this project, due at various times throughout the course:

Research Paper: Annotated Bibliography and Thesis Statement Assignment

The student will submit an annotated bibliography of at least 6 scholarly sources, with a short annotation describing its key points, and the thesis statement discussing what the paper will study or cover. The Bible and course textbooks may be used but will not count toward the 6 sources requirement. Sources should be no more than 5 years old and cited in current APA format. 

Research Paper: Outline Assignment

The student will submit a detailed 2 – 3 page alphanumeric outline of their research paper. The outline must include a summary of the thesis statement, topic background, opposing viewpoints, best supported position, and a conclusion. The outline must be double-spaced, follow current APA format, and include full sentences.

Research Paper: Final Assignment 

The student will submit the final version of their research paper. The assignment must be 8-10 pages of content, include a title page and reference page, follow current APA format, and utilize at least 6 scholarly sources that are no more than 5 years old. 

Quizzes (8)