DMACC-Boone campus
Environmental Science Lab

ENV 116
This course emphasizes a practical understanding of environmental issues. Basic scientific and ecological principles are covered. Several outdoor fieldtrips and activities are scheduled depending on weather conditions. This course emphasizes “hands on” experiences related to environmental issues.
Laboratory topics:
Scientific investigation
Microscope and plankton
Atoms and molecules
Diffusion/osmosis
Human survival analysis: field trip
Sewage treatment plant: fieldtrip
Wildlife diversity: fieldtrip
Stream ecology: fieldtrip
Local birding: fieldtrip
Farm conservation plan
Water chemistry and pollution: fieldtrip
Laboratory book: None to purchase
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