The following is the textbook with online Connect Access required:

Principles of Environmental Science Inquiry and Application. 8^th Edition. By William Cunningham and Mary Ann Cunningham. Published by McGraw-Hill.

1.    If you are using a book voucher or paying directly, you may purchase through MBS.

a.    With Connect Access and Electronic textbook only: ISBN: 978-1-259-66422-9

b.    With Connect Access and Print textbook: ISBN: 978-1-259-73105-1

2.    You can purchase the Access and Electronic textbook only directly from McGraw-Hill Connect Website by following the address for your course and instructor that is in the syllabus. You can use a credit card directly in the website.

3.    You can purchase from another vendor. If you do purchase a used book, you will still need to purchase a new Connect access. ISBN: 978-1-259-66422-9

You do not need to buy the physical textbook if you do not wish. The only thing you need to purchase is the online Connect Access code for this book. This access code will give you access to an online ebook and online materials. Homework will be submitted for this class through the online site, so the access code is required.

Please note: If you would like a physical copy of the textbook in addition to the eBook in Connect, you can purchase it directly from the publisher after purchasing the access and registering for the course.  Discounted purchasing information for the physical copy will be located on the course home page in Connect. Please note that the physical copy is not required; only the Access to Connect and the eBook is required for the course.

3 hours. This introductory course is primarily aimed at non-majors. This study of Biology with a focus on Environmental Science will cover topics including the inter-relations of humans with our environment; environmental ethics; risk assessment; public policy solutions; and soil, air, water, and energy conservation. The laboratory portion of the course focuses on the methodology of Environmental Science. 3 lectures.

• Learn about the principles, organization and evolution of natural systems through the study of Environmental Science.
• Evaluate evidence and arguments concerning issues of Environmental Science.
• Understand and evaluate the effects of human activities on the earth and living systems.
• Practice using scientific methods to gather information to test hypotheses about the environment.