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May 05, 2024
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SCI 5100 - Physical Sciences and the Environment (with Laboratory)
3 Credit(s) Hours: 5 hrs. (1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. laboratory)
An investigation of important topics that involve the state of the environment from a scientific perspective. This course will cover topics that include global warming, stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain, the carbon and nitrogen cycles, chemical and industrial pollution, the impact of fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and treatment. The gathering, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of scientific data. The measure of selected physical, chemical and geological properties that influence the structure and function of ecological systems. Selected standard techniques used to observe, sample and describe natural systems.
Student must complete SCI 5100 Laboratory - Initial Student Safety Instruction & Certification prior to the first laboratory meeting. See Department of Physical Sciences website Chemistry Laboratory Safety section for information.
Prerequisite(s): CUNY English and Math Proficient or Department Permission
Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences
Flexible Core: Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)
Department: Physical Sciences
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