BIO 220 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY WITH LATEST SOLUTION GRADE A

Environmental Science Details This course examines the risks and the environmental impact of human behavior and population growth on natural resources. Emphasis is placed on a holistic approach to environmental scie ...

Environmental Science Details This course examines the risks and the environmental impact of human behavior and population growth on natural resources. Emphasis is placed on a holistic approach to environmental science using hands-on exercises, environmental surveys, and class discussions to reinforce scientific principles. Credit Hours 4.0 PreRequisites None coRequisites None Course Add-Ons Additional Material Textbook Environmental Science: The Human Impact on Natural Resources Grand Canyon University. (Ed.). (2015). Environmental Science: The Human Impact on Natural Resources. Available from http://gcumedia.com/ digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/ environmental-science_the-human-impact-on-naturalresources_ebook_1e.php http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grandcanyon-university/2015/environmental-science_thehuman-impact-on-natural-resources_ebook_1e.php Topics Topic 1: Introduction to Understanding the Environment Duration: 7 days Description: Objectives: 1. Describe and discuss the significance of environmental science to contemporary life. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking in the scientific method. 3. Explain the benefits of assessing the ecological footprint. Topic Material: Textbook 1. Environmental Science: The Human Impact on Natural Resources Read sections 1 and 2 in Environmental Science: The Human Impact on Natural Resources. Lecture Note 2. BIO-220 Lecture 1 Read Lecture 1. Other 6. Directions for Screen Reader Users If you are using a Screen Reader use this resource when completing discussion question 2. Electronic Resource 7. Scientific Method View the "Scientific Method" on YouTube. Electronic Resource 8. What's My Carbon Footprint Go to the Nature Conservancy website and explore the "What's My Carbon Footprint" page to determine your personal footprint. Gradable Items Details Points Possible Assignment Scientific Method Matching Exercise Complete the "Scientific Method Matching Exercise Resource." GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. 50.0 Discussion Question Topic 1 DQ 2 Use the topic material "What's My Carbon Footprint" to determine your personal footprint. Report the result of your personal footprint assessment. What factors do you think had the most effect on your footprint? What can you do to change your footprint? (Note: For those students using a Screen Reader refer to the Directions for Screen Reader Users.) 5.0 Discussion Question Topic 1 DQ 1 Choose an environmental issue from your textbook, or from your own personal experience, and explain how this environmental issue directly affects you. What is the role of environmental science in addressing this issue? What challenges do you believe are the obstacles that would hinder the recommendations of environmental scientists to address this environmental issue from being successfully implemented? 5.0 Quiz Topic 1 Quiz 10.0 Participation 20.0 Topic 2: Biomes and Ecosystems Duration: 7 days Description: Objectives: 1. Examine interactions among species and populations. 2. Describe how global biomes interact with the ecosystems within them. 3. Explain the importance of conservation genetics in the survival of endangered species. Topic Material: Textbook 1. Environmental Science: The Human Impact on Natural Resources Read section 3 in Environmental Science: The Human Impact on Natural Resources. Lecture Note 2. BIO-220 Lecture 2 Read Lecture 2. Electronic Resource 5. Biome Explorer View "Biome Explorer." This media is to be referred to when answering Topic 2 DQ 1 and when working on the assignment Trophic Pyramid. Electronic Resource 6. Biology and What a hide and seek game!! View the "Biology and What a hide and seek game!!" on YouTube. Electronic Resource 11. Introduction to Biomes View the "Introduction to Biomes" on YouTube. Electronic Resource 12. Biomes and Ecosystems the Infographic Review “Biomes and Ecosystems the Infographic” to complete the assignment Trophic Pyramid. Gradable Items Details Points Possible Assignment Trophic Pyramid In this assignment, you will be creating a trophic pyramid, also known as an "ecological pyramid," for a specific ecosystem within a biome you choose. Your completed trophic pyramid will be used to identify the trophic levels within the food web, as well as their effects on the ecosystem. Select a biome and a specific ecosystem within that biome. Select an ecosystem from an area of interes