EVT427: Environmental Science / Faculty of Applied Sciences

This course will interactively engage students cognitively and scientifically in areas of environmental science. Students will state concept, principles and sources of the environment, atmosphere, water (aquatic), land (soil) and waste. The chemistry, formation, effects and cycles of pollutants will also be explained. The designated lecture session is used to discuss issues related to the environment and identify ways to control environmental problems in terms of technologies and management. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be assessed through a variety of tools that include the traditional paper examination, assignments, field visit report, presentation, informal interviews, classroom engagement and online quiz (blended learning).