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Module 1: Course Introduction |
Finish By: Aug 26, 2011 9:00 am MT |
Introduction to the Course,
to Web Based Learning and to the Associated Software (RealPlayer, Adobe Reader, and Blackboard)
and introduction to Pollution Prevention.
1.1
Introduction to EnvS 428
1.2 Introduction to Pollution Prevention
1.3 Definitions and Regulatory Framework
1.4 The Pollution Prevention Cycle
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Navigate through
the Course Website and become familiar with its structure. |
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Download
Acrobat
Reader.
Test that you can access the learning modules
and the Acrobat printable versions. |
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Logon to Blackboard and post
to the Threaded Discussion. |
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Order the textbooks
through the University Bookstore, online, or buy them at your
local bookstore. |
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Review Modules 1.1 through 1.4
(this will not be repeated each week - always review the modules
that are listed for that week). |
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Module 2: Solid and Hazardous Waste Pollution Prevention |
Finish By: Sept 2,
11 9:00 am MT |
2.1 Solid Waste
2.2 Hazardous Waste
Assignments:
Begin thinking about your research paper topic.
Read Edwards: Introduction, Chapter 1.
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Module 3:
Water Pollution Prevention |
Finish By: Sept 9,
11 9:00 am MT |
3.1 Conservation of Water and Prevention of
Water Pollution from
Point Sources
3.2 Prevention of Water Pollution from Nonpoint Sources
Assignments:
Post your
draft research paper topic to the discussion.
Discuss topics, suggest refinements, refine yours.
Read Edwards: Chapters 2-3.
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Module 4:
Air Pollution Prevention |
Finish By: Sept 16,
11 9:00 am MT |
4.1 Prevention of Air Pollution from Point Sources
4.2 Prevention of Air Pollution from Nonpoint Sources
Assignments: Finalize
your research paper topic and begin work.
Read Edwards:
Chapters 4-5.
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Module 5: Other Issues in Pollution Prevention
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Finish By: Sept 23,
11 9:00 am MT |
5.1 Prevention of Pollution from Energy Production and Use
5.2 Odor Pollution
5.3 Noise Pollution
5.4 Visual and Light Pollution
Assignments:
Read
Edwards: Chapters 6-7.
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Module 6:
MIDTERM EXAM 1 |
Finish By: Oct 3,
11 9:00 am MT |
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Module 7: Sustainability and Pollution
Prevention in Society |
Finish By: Oct 7,
11 9:00 am MT |
Assignments:
Visit at
least three of the websites on the Module 7 page and spend some time
going through their resources. Think about the questions posed at
the bottom of the page. Participate in the threaded discussion.
Read Hawken:
Chapters 1 to 2, Orr: Chapters
1 to 4 or Pollan: Chapters 1 to 4.
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Module 8: Sustainability and Pollution
Prevention in Business |
Finish By: Oct 14,
11 9:00 am MT |
Assignments:
Visit at
least three of the websites on the Module 8 page and spend some time
going through their resources. Think about the questions posed at
the bottom of the page. Participate in the threaded discussion.
Read Hawken:
Chapters 3 to 4, Orr: Chapters
5 to 8 or Pollan: Chapters 5 to 7.
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Module 9: Sustainability and Pollution
Prevention in
Higher Education |
Finish By: Oct 21,
11 9:00 am MT |
Assignments:
Visit at
least three of the websites on the Module 9 page and spend some time
going through their resources. Think about the questions posed at
the bottom of the page. Participate in the threaded discussion.
Read Hawken:
Chapters 5 to 6, Orr: Chapters
9 to 12 or Pollan: Chapters 8 to 11.
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Module 10: Sustainability and Pollution Prevention
at Home |
Finish By: Oct 28,
11 9:00 am MT |
Assignments:
Visit at
least three of the websites on the Module 10 page and spend some
time going through their resources. Think about the questions posed
at the bottom of the page. Participate in the threaded discussion.
Read Hawken:
Chapters 7 to 8, Orr: Chapters
13 to 16 or Pollan: Chapters 12 to 14.
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Module 11:
MIDTERM EXAM 2 |
Finish By: Oct,
31 9:00 am MT |
Turn
midterms in by Oct. 31 and spend the next week reviewing
each other's work and commenting on
at least 5.
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Module 12:
Interesting
Ideas in Sustainability |
Finish By: Nov 11, 11 9:00
am MT |
Assignments:
Look at each of the
websites on the Module 12 page and spend some time going through
their resources. Think about the questions posed at the bottom of
the page. Participate in the threaded discussion.
Finish Hawken and/or Finish Orr and/or Finish Pollan.
Powerpoint Presentations Due.
Draft Research Paper/Case Study Due.
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Module 13: Student
Presentations of Case Studies |
Finish By: Nov 18, 11 9:00
am MT |
Assignment: Review and comment on case study
powerpoint presentations.
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Thanksgiving Break November 21-25,
2011 |
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Module 14: Student
Presentations of Case Studies |
Finish By: Dec 2, 11 9:00
am MT |
Assignment: Review and comment on case study powerpoint
presentations.
Research Paper/Case Study
Papers Due.
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Module 15: Student
Presentations of Case Studies |
Finish By: Dec 9, 11 9:00
am MT |
Assignment: Review
and comment on case studies.
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Module 16: FINAL EXAM |
Finish By: : Wed, Dec
14, 11
9:00 am MT |
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