ENV 310 Wk 1 Discussion – Soil Dynamics

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Soil is a complex structure. In order to understand the complexity of soil dynamics, we need to understand the basics of environmental management, how plants, animals, and precipitation interact, and future problems and opportunities of water and food. Please respond to one or more of the following, applying to local concerns and situations as much as possible.

What are the relationships between plants, animals, and precipitation? Do you think that U.S. agriculture is on a sustainable path for the future? If so, discuss your answer. If not, discuss the the types of changes that are needed to make it more sustainable.

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

ENV 310 Wk 2 Discussion – Water Resources

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In Week 2, we look at water resources, management, and pollution.

What are the most sustainable approaches for meeting our needs for clean fresh water? What are some unsustainable approaches? Explain why these methods are sustainable or unsustainable

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

ENV 310 Wk 3 Discussion – Climate

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In Week 3, we focus on air pollution and global climate change.

Please explain climate, include weather versus climate, solar radiation, precipitation, and global climate change (definition, causes, effects, management). What are some projected effects of climate change in the area where you live?

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

ENV 310 Wk 4 Discussion – Pest Control

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Pests, pathogens, and biological resources impact our environment.

What are the dynamics of pests, parasites, and pathogens, including the various control strategies? What is a pest species you encounter in your area? How do you control this? Do your control methods have an environmental impact? Is there a better alternative?

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

ENV 310 Wk 5 Discussion – Minerals

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

This week, we learn about environmental concerns about mining and mineral processing.

What types and uses of minerals do we have as natural resources? Please explain the various methods of extraction of minerals, the processing of minerals, the effects of mining and mineral use, and associated environmental concerns. Please share how this impacts your local/regional area.

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.