Principles of Environmental Science Inquiry and Application with Connect Access. 9^th Edition. By William Cunningham and Mary Ann Cunningham. Published by McGraw-Hill.

•  Connect Access with an eBook ISBN: 978-1260492804

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.

**Instructor will provide you with the link to the Connect course on the first day of the course. There is a free two week Connect Access if you cannot purchase before classes begin!

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.