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• ENV 322 Entire Course(Ash Course)
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• ENV 322 Complete Class
• Business - General Business
• Gaia Hypothesis. In Chapter 3, the Gaia
  hypothesis is introduced. It addresses two
  hypotheses (1) life, since its inception, has
  greatly affected the planetary environment and
  (2) life has altered Earths environment in ways
  that have allowed life to persist. Do you agree
  with these two hypotheses? Why or why not?
• Energy and Food Supplies. The underlying theme of
  this course is energy.

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• ENV 322 Week 1 Assignment Model Ecosystems
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• Model Ecosystems. Review the virtual lab in Model
  Ecosystems. Within this laboratory exercise you
  will categorize various organisms into the
  correct trophic level for five different
  ecosystems. Once completed, you will calculate
  the amount of energy transferred between levels.
  Record your observations. Answer the journal
  questions and upload it as a Word document into
  the online course.

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• ENV 322 Week 1 DQ 1 Gaia Hypothesis
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• Gaia Hypothesis. In Chapter 3, the Gaia
  hypothesis is introduced. It addresses two
  hypotheses (1) life, since its inception, has
  greatly affected the planetary environment and
  (2) life has altered Earths environment in ways
  that have allowed life to persist. Do you agree
  with these two hypotheses? Why or why not?

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• ENV 322 Week 1 DQ 2 Energy and Food Supplies
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• Energy and Food Supplies. The underlying theme of
  this course is energy. As a whole, the global
  society needs to find ways to reduce our energy
  consumption. The food pyramid is a prime example
  of energy transfer within individual ecosystems
  and the biosphere. As you increase the trophic
  levels, a greater amount of energy is lost. Some
  environmentalists argue that humans should eat a
  vegetarian diet in order to conserve energy.

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• ENV 322 Week 2 DQ 1 Energy Policy
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• Energy Policy. The U.S. Energy Policy is
  currently being reviewed and six main
  recommendations are listed, by Botkin and Keller
  (2011, p. 298). Discuss whether or not each
  recommendation will lead us to a sustainable
  society. Defend your position by discussing the
  benefits and drawbacks. Provide substantive
  evidence from outside sources if necessary.

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• ENV 322 Week 2 DQ 2 Fossil Fuel Reserves
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• Fossil Fuel Reserves. Fossil fuels reserves are
  rapidly depleting in the United States. The oil
  industry is lobbying the United States government
  to grant permission to allow drilling in several
  untapped areas. Select one of the areas below and
  discuss whether you believe that government
  should be allowed to drill for oil. Include the
  environmental and economic viewpoints. Support
  your position with scholarly resources.
• a. Wildlife refuges/National parks (example ANWR)
  
• b. Offshore drilling

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• ENV 322 Week 2 Outline for Final Paper
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• Final Research Paper Outline. Review the Final
  Research Paper instructions in Week Five of the
  online course or in the Components of Course
  Evaluation section of the course guide. Submit an
  outline of the Final Research Paper.

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• ENV 322 Week 3 Assignment Non-renewable Energy
  Sources
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• Non-renewable Energy Sources. Energy generation
  is an ongoing topic in the United States and
  worldwide. Historically, the nations main energy
  source is fossil fuels. However, nuclear power
  has also contributed throughout history. These
  energy sources are considered non-renewable
  resources because their inputs are limited in
  both quantity and availability. Select either
  fossil fuel energy or nuclear power as the main
  topic for this paper. Discuss the impact that the
  selected source has had on the environment.
  Additionally, select one environmental disaster
  that has occurred because of your selected fuel
  source and describe the disaster in detail.

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• ENV 322 Week 3 DQ 1 Nuclear Energy
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• Nuclear Energy. Based on your readings, do you
  believe that the Unites States should increase
  the use of nuclear energy, a non-renewable
  resource, as a replacement for fossil fuels?
  Defend your answer by discussing the pros and
  cons of nuclear energy. When answering, be sure
  to address the following (a) mining of uranium,
  (b) safety, (c) environmental impacts, and (d)
  waste disposal

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• ENV 322 Week 3 DQ 2 Nuclear Waste Disposal
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• Nuclear Waste Disposal. One of the most
  controversial issues when discussing the
  possibility of nuclear power as an energy source
  is the disposal of the spent fuel rods. Yucca
  Mountain, the main proposed repository, has been
  studied for consideration for over ten years.
  What geological features of Yucca Mountain made
  it a potential waste site? What were the
  drawbacks of this location? Since President Obama
  took office, he has halted funding for the
  development of Yucca Mountain. What impact will
  this have on utilizing nuclear waste since an
  alternate waste site has not been selected?

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• ENV 322 Week 4 Assignment How Big Is Your
  Footprint
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• How Big is Your Footprint. You will be the energy
  manager for a large business. You will determine
  the mix of solar, wind, coal, and gas that will
  not only provide ample energy, but keep your
  footprint low. You will also attempt to find the
  proper mix of energy at a low cost. Visit How Big
  Is Your Footprint? Discovery Education Player and
  follow the instructions below
• 1. Read instructions and then enter your name
  when prompted.
• 2. Select Level 1.
• 3. Read the directions (You do not need to plan
  your investigation or get approval ahead of
  time.)

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• ENV 322 Week 4 DQ 1 Alternative Energy Sources
  and Your Local Ecosystem
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• Alternative Energy Sources and Your Local
  Ecosystem. During this weeks readings, you have
  learned about numerous types of alternative
  energy sources. Each energy source has its
  advantages and disadvantages. Geography often
  determines which of these sources will be the
  most useful in a given area. Consider your local
  ecosystem. Which alternative energy source would
  be the most compatible with your area? Provide a
  comprehensive explanation as to why it would be
  the most successful. Also, discuss why two other
  sources would not be beneficial in your area.

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• ENV 322 Week 4 DQ 2 Unorthodox Energy Sources
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• Unorthodox Energy Sources. Throughout the text,
  mainstream energy sources are discussed. One of
  the factors that set humans apart from any other
  species is the ability to think critically and
  develop new and innovative ideas to solve
  environmental problems. After reading the article
  by Meg Carter, discuss some of the practical
  applications of non-mainstream (i.e., human
  power) energy sources. Do you believe that these
  are viable energy options in large scale
  operations? Small scale operations? Discuss one
  other non-mainstream option that may have
  practicality in energy production?

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• ENV 322 Week 5 DQ 1 Energy Consumption
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• Energy Consumption. Reducing our energy
  consumption is vital in our quest to preserve the
  environment. The conversion from fossil fuels to
  renewable energy sources will not happen
  overnight. In the meantime, individuals and
  businesses can decrease their dependence on
  fossil fuels by following several simple ideas.
  After reading The Energy Savers Booklet, what
  areas of energy conservation do you already
  employ? In what areas do you need to improve?
  Explain your answers, in detail.

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• ENV 322 Week 5 DQ 2 Voluntary vs. Regulatory
  Involvement
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• Voluntary vs. Regulatory Involvement. Affluence
  leads to overconsumption and increased waste.
  Governments, industries, and individuals have
  contributed to the lack of environmental
  sustainability. Actions must be taken immediately
  to alter our wasteful ways. The government has
  developed programs to help reduce energy
  consumption. However, the majority of these
  programs are voluntary, such as the Energy Star
  Program. Should the government continue to
  develop voluntary programs or do more drastic
  actions employing regulations that enforce
  compliance of governments, industries, and
  individuals be instituted? Defend your answer.

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• ENV 322 Week 5 Final Paper
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• Focus of the Final Paper
• Energy is defined as the ability to do work. Over
  the duration of this course, you will come to
  differentiate between nonrenewable and renewable
  energy sources.
• For the Final Research Paper, you will need to
• 1. Select an energy source from the list below.
• a. Fossil fuels
• b. Nuclear power
• c. Solar power
• d. Wind power
• e. Hydroelectric power

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