Earth and Environmental Science Lab Manual
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 102
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 102
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Chapter 1 – Thinking Scientifically
General Introduction to Scientific Reasoning and Thinking. Learning to make scientific observations and techniques of inquiry.
Chapter 2 – Scientific Analysis
Working with collected data to learn scientific analysis and how write scientifically.
Chapter 3 – Polluted Stream Ecology
Observations (land use and surrounding area) and collection of data (primarily aquatic insects) to observe and quantify a polluted stream.
Chapter 4 – Reference Stream Ecology
Observations (land use and surrounding area) and collection of data (primarily aquatic insects) to observe and quantify a reference stream.
Chapter 5 – Writing Environmental Research Papers
Techniques for analysis of environmental data (summary and other statistics), writing of scientific reports, and environmental publications.
Chapter 6 – Concept of Public Lands I – Local Parks
Understand basics of public lands and government ownership. Observations of plant life (tree identification), wildlife, and public use and ecology at the local and regional level.
Chapter 7 – Concept of Public Lands II – State and Federal Lands
Observation and study of federal and state park system. Study of plant life (tree identification and climax communities), wildlife, wilderness areas, and understanding public use and restrictions. Succession and community ecology concepts are discussed.
Chapter 8 – Concept of Public Lands III – Integration of Land Use Planning
Planning process and encroachment of human development on ecosystem structure and integrity. Tree identification and quantification, wildlife, and public participation.
Chapter 9 – Environmental Ethics – Intrinsic Value of Nature
Values, ethics, and persuasion. Understanding of core beliefs and scientific literacy. Incorporation of new information into belief system.
Chapter 10 – Environmental Advocacy and Persuasion
Effective PowerPoint presentations, public speaking, and persuasion using environmental advocacy
Chapter 11 – Human Dimensions of Environmental Issues
Social science aspects. Creating surveys, administering response, and collection of data. Institutional Review Board (IRB) process and surveys of people.
Chapter 12 – Understanding the Environment in the Context of the Social Sciences
Analysis of data including chi-square testing and understanding of response. Writing Social Science papers.
Chapter 13 – Introduction to Environmental Law
Mock trial including judge (lab instructor) jury (three class members) attorneys, and witnesses. Elements of US court system explained with student’s role playing critical roles as they debate a relevant environmental issue with a final jury verdict and outcome.
Appendix – Tree Species
Thomas D. Shahady, Ph.D. is Professor of Environmental Science at University of Lynchburg and Director of the Environmental Education Center focusing on Water Resources in U.S. and Environmental Health in Latin America. He has a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Environmental Studies from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, a Masters of Science in Environmental Health from University of North Carolina School of Public Health, and a Ph.D. in Zoology with Water Resources Minor from North Carolina State University.
Dr. Shahady has expertise in community based environmental problems. He has researched and consulted on water quality issues in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, reservoirs throughout North Carolina and Virginia and the impact of urbanization throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. He has worked with industry, EPA, and state regulators on environmental compliance issues. His current work is focused on sound environmental monitoring to manage and improve degraded water quality. He is also focused on how to improve stream restoration and develop good watershed management plans for degraded areas. In Costa Rica, he is working to improve overall sanitation to improve both drinking water and river health. His outreach is helping affected communites monitor their water quality and improve health.