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Conservation/ Environmental Science Module 1
Introducing Environmental Science and Sustainability Human Impacts on the Environment
Population and Resources
Environmental Laws, Economics, and Ethics
Environmental Values and Worldviews
Ecosystems and the Flow of Energy
The Cycling of Materials within Ecosystems
The Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate
The Global Ocean and the Atmosphere
Biological Communities and Species Richness
Earths Major Biomes and Aquatics Ecosystems
Environmental Pollution and Disease
Determining Health Effects
Ecological Risk Assessment and Ecotoxicology
Conservation/ Environmental Science Module 2
The Human Population and the Environment The Science of Demography
Government Policies, Fertility, and Poverty
Urbanization: The City as an Ecosystem
Energy Consumption, Efficiency, and Conservation
Electricity, Hydrogen, and Energy Storage
Extraction and Consumption of Fossil Fuels
Synfuels and Other Potential Resources
Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power
Solar and Wind Energy
Water Use, Conservation, and Management
The Soil System, Properties, and Major Soil Types
Minerals and the Environment
Biological Diversity and Conservation
Conservation/ Environmental Science Module 3
Resources, Pollution, and Sustainable Living Land Resource Management
National Parks and Wildlife Refuges
Rangelands and Agricultural Lands
Wetlands and Coastal Areas
Food Production, Livestock, and World Food Security
Fisheries of the World
Types and Sources of Air Pollution
Ozone Depletion and Acid Deposition
The Effects of Global Climate Change
Reducing Emissions and Greenhouse Gas
Water Pollution and Improving Water Quality
Problems and Benefits of Pesticides
Human Health Risks and Alternatives to Pesticides
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Sustainable Living Action Plan
This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.