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SCI 275 Environmental Science
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Week One
Environmental Issues and Sustainability
 Discuss human behaviors that threaten environmental sustainability.
 Defend an environmental worldview.
 Relate a current environmental problem with possible causes.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Read objectives and welcome.
2. Read instructor’s bio and post your own bio.
 Due Date: Day 1 [post to the Chat Room forum]
3. Read Appendix A regarding the final project requirements.
4. Read Ch. 1 & Ch. 2-4 in Visualizing Environmental Science.
5. Discussion Question 1
 Due Date: Day 2 [post to the Main forum]
 Post your response to the following: In your own words, define environmental sustainability. Then, list three behaviors of your own that threaten environmental sustainability. How could you change those behaviors to reduce threats to environmental sustainability?
6. Discussion Question 2
 Resource: Ch. 2 of Visualizing Environmental Science
 Due Date: Day 4 [post to the Main forum]
 Review Ch. 2, on worldviews.
 Post your response to the following: Reflect on your own worldview and compare it with the worldviews presented in the text. Provide examples of the benefits of your view to defend your position.
7. CheckPoint: Local Environmental Issue
Many environmental problems, such as depletion of natural resources, air pollution, and overpopulation, exist throughout the world. The root of most of these global problems stems from the local environment and decisions made at local levels that are based on lifestyles choices such as those regarding food, transportation, and housing.
 Due Date: Day 5 [post to the Individual forum]
 Post a 200- to 300-word response to the following: Discuss an environmental problem that you feel is significant in your town or city. What are some causes? Are any