Master Syllabus AG2713, Environmental Quality

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
Course will provide an introduction to topics in environmental quality. Classification and interactions of soil, air, and water pollutants will be examined in detail. Methods of remediating the environment, risk assessments and environmental policy will be introduced. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

The student will be able to classify and categorize soil, air, and water pollutants.

The student will be able to characterize the interaction of pollutants with anthropogenic activities.

The student will be able to ascertain the scientific method and implement it within the broader scope of environmental management.

The student will be able to isolate factors that influence environmental policy at local, state, and federal levels.

Course Outline
  1. The Scientific Method
  2. Classification of Pollutants
  3. Federal Environmental Legislation
  4. Soil Quality
  5. Environmental Testing
  6. Nature and Properties of the Atmosphere
  7. The Hydrologic Cycle
  8. Soil'�s Physical and Chemical Properties
  9. Nitrogen Cycle
  10. Effects of Nitrogen in Surface and Ground Waters
  11. Sulfur (Cycle and Effects)
  12. Trace Elements
  13. Global Climate Change
  14. Greenhouse Gases
  15. Food Security
Instructional Methods

Lecture and class discussion.

Guest Speakers

Handouts, mass media, etc.

Presentations/Projects

Instructional Resources and Materials

NRCS Soil Management Video

USDA Soils Training Material

Cooperative Extension Service Literature

Methods of Assessment

Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include class participation, attendance, exam scores, homework assignments, and presentation assignments

SCCC Policy

Academic Calendar
Academic Integrity
Technical Help

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.

SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.

If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.

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