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ENV 322 Entire Course  
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 Assignment Model Ecosystems  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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.
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ENV 322 Week 2 Outline for Final Paper  
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  
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.
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ENV 322 Week 3 DQ 1 Nuclear Energy  
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.
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ENV 322 Week 3 DQ 2 Nuclear Waste Disposal  
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?
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ENV 322 Week 4 Assignment How Big Is Your
Footprint  
Read the directions (You do not need to plan your
investigation or get approval ahead of time.) and
then begin attempting to find the right mix. Your
results will be recorded in the results table.
Perform the test at least ten times using
different combinations.
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ENV 322 Week 4 DQ 1 Alternative Energy Sources
and Your Local Ecosystem  
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.
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ENV 322 Week 4 DQ 2 Unorthodox Energy
Sources    
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.
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ENV 322 Week 5 DQ 1 Energy Consumption  
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.
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ENV 322 Week 5 DQ 2 Voluntary vs. Regulatory
Involvement  
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.
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ENV 322 Week 5 Final Paper  
a. Fossil fuels b. Nuclear power c. Solar
power d. Wind power e. Hydroelectric power
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