SCI 207 Week 5
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SCI 207 Week 5
Final Paper
The final assignment for this course is a Final Paper. The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by demonstrating your understanding of the fundamental characteristics associated with the concept of a sustainable world by critically analyzing an environmental issue. The Final Paper represents 20% of the overall course grade.
Focus of the Final Paper
You are required to critically analyze one of the following five (5) environmental issues that have been addressed in Contemporary Environmental Issues and the associated course material to demonstrate your comprehension of the fundamental characteristics associated with the concept of a sustainable world. The Final Paper should incorporate student research, assigned readings, class discussions, and personal experience.
Environmental Issues
Choice One Are alternative energy sources the answer to ending human dependence on oil?
Choice Two Is global warming due to human actions? Can the human race take action to stop global warming?
Choice Three Is genetic engineering the answer to ending global hunger?
Choice Four Should cars be more efficient?
Choice Five Is wind power green?
Based on material obtained in class as well as outside material, you must:
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Present both sides of the argument. You may address one side at a time or point-by-point. It is important to maintain an unbiased approach and to fully discuss both sides of the issue. In other words, the answers yes and no should be thoroughly explored for the question/issue you select.
- Discuss the impact of this environmental issue on a sustainable world, and provide a critical analysis of the current issue.
Laboratories
Polluters in Your Community. This lab activity follows up on this weeks discussion topics and gives you an opportunity to consider polluters in your community.
a. Visit Scorecard: The Pollution Information Site and/or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
b. Identify the top five polluters and the top five chemicals released in your county.
c. Determine the number of Superfund sites in your area.
d. Based on the information you find on these sites, list five ways that you can take action in your community.
Discussion Questions
Waste. What waste disposal methods are available to humans and how might they be more effective? What initiatives or incentives could governments create to better equip citizens for managing their own waste, garbage, and recyclables? Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
Green Intelligence. Define the main goals and strategies of green intelligence. Do you think market-based approaches could save the planet? Why or why not?