ENVIR

SC
1C03
ENVIR SC
Climate, Water, and
Climate, Water, and
Environment
Environment

1C03

Introduction to Course; Principles of

Sustainability

Outline
1. What is Sustainability?
2. The Principles of Sustainability
3. The Global Environmental Picture
4. Course Organization

Key Concepts
Sustainability
Principles of Sustainability
Impacts of Humanity on the Environment
The Global Environmental Picture

What is Sustainability?

Principles of Ecosystem Sustainability

Principles of Ecosystem Sustainability

Principles of Ecosystem Sustainability

Can you
think of a
current
situation
where we are
not following
this
principle?

Human Impacts on Sustainability

Society fails to care

for the environment
and sustain it
Population
increases beyond
carrying capacity
The example of Easter Island

The Global Environmental Picture

How To Prevent a Global Decline?

How To Prevent a Global Decline?

How To Prevent a Global Decline?

How To Prevent a Global Decline?

 Instructor:
Luc Bernier
berniejm@mcmaster.ca
Office Hours: Monday,
Wednesday; noon to 1:00
p.m.; GSB-202
Instructional Assistant:
Haley Spennato
spennahm@mcmaster.ca
A2L:
http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/

Some Background about Your Instructor

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Avenue to Learn: A Quick Tour

Avenue to Learn: E-Learning Modules

Avenue to Learn: ECHO360

Avenue to Learn: Quizzes

Avenue to Learn: Discussion

Avenue to Learn: News and Updates

Avenue to Learn: Stay Updated

What do you need to buy for this course?

Textbook: Envir Sc 1C03
Climate, Water, and
Environment Custom
Publication (ISBN
9780199021604)
Available at the Campus
Store
Lab Manual: Custom
Courseware

How will you be evaluated?

Labs

35% final mark

7 labs, 5% each

A2L quizzes

20% of final mark

Best 4 out of 5; 5% each

i-Clicker Participation

10% final mark

Participation recorded starting Monday Sept. 19th, 2016

Final Exam

35% final mark

Scheduled by the Registrars office

What is involved in a Lab?

Series of questions to answer, as well as
discussions about real-world applications
Introduced by podcast posted on A2L the week
before
You have the Lab period to work on the
exercise
Report completed and submitted by the end of
the lab period

What are the Labs About?

Lab 1: Global Radiation Budgets
Lab 2: Environmental Lapse Rates
Lab 3: Acidification
Lab 4: Water Balance
Lab 5: Tree Identification and Carbon
Sequestration
Lab 6: Soil Analysis in the Field
Lab 7: Debating the Earths Future Today

What are the Labs About?

When do the Labs Start?

Labs start the week of September 19th
Check on Mosaic for the location and
the time of the Lab section assigned to
you
Check the Schedule in the Course
Outline for the week to week list of
activities

A2LHow
Quizzes
are

the quizzes organized?

Every 2 weeks (schedule posted on A2L)

Covers the material from the preceding 2 weeks
Format:

Available 4 days
Once attempt started, 30 minutes to complete
Randomized questions; best out of 3 attempts
20 MC questions, based on lecture, E-Learning modules
and textbook content

MSAF will not be accepted for missed quizzes

How to Do Well on the Quizzes?

Before taking your first attempt, review your
lecture notes for the material covered
AND read the relevant parts of the textbook
Complete your first attempt as early as possible
Review your notes/textbook again
Complete your remaining attempts
DONT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO DO THE
QUIZZES

How is the Final Exam Organized?

Short answer questions

Definitions
Calculation questions
Covers entire course (including labs)
More details about the exact coverage
will be provided near the end of Term

What is the Course About?

Series of Topics:

How are the Lectures Organized?

Outline with topics
List of Key concepts useful for studying
(Often a few important reminders at the start)
Lectures organized around a series of questions and case
studies
Practical examples worked during Lecture
i-Clicker participation; you (the student) are also encouraged
to ask questions
Lectures slides posted on A2L; listen to E-Learning modules
before
TO DO LIST!!

i-Clicker Participation

Lecturing Style and Visuals

Logistics: Course Outline

Course Materials and Lectures
Evaluations and Labs
Active Participation with i-Clickers
Attendance and Emails Policy
Course Contract
A2L, Missed Work, Special Accommodations, MSAF
Late work, Quiz Issues
A2L Grades and Mark Appeals
Academic Dishonesty Statements from Faculty of
Science
Student Conduct
Acknowledgement of Course Policies
Schedule of Activities

Logistics: Course Contract

You are required to read and understand the Student
Responsibility Contract included in this outline.
You must agree to the Course Policies and demonstrate
an understanding of what constitutes Academic
Dishonesty by completing the Academic Integrity and
Responsibility (AIR) Quiz.
You are required to complete the AIR Quiz on Avenue and
score a grade of greater or equal to 90% by Friday,
September 23rd, 2016 at 4:30pm.
You will receive a 25% penalty on Lab 1 if the AIR Quiz
has not been completed successfully by the deadline.

When Contacting Luc (or Haley)

Always make sure to include the following:
Your Full Name
Your Student ID number
Which course you are contacting us about
If you have a question, please make sure first that you:
Read the course outline
Read the FAQ
Read your custom courseware, and the Lab Slides
Looked at the posts and news on A2L
Listened to the reminders during Lecture and during Labs
(made by your TA)

TO DO!!!
1. Get your course materials including your
textbook and custom courseware
2. Spend 20 minutes flipping through your
materials Read Dearden, Chapter 1 in Textbook
3. Complete on A2L the AIR (Academic Integrity and
Responsibility) Quiz
4. Listen to Modules 1 and 2

A Final Reminder

Reminder: no lecture on
Thursdays this term,
unless otherwise announced
Good luck this term!