Learning Objectives & Matches
b. applying notions of geographic and environmental factors in the development of ancient civilizations to some of the primary sources they are reading, in order to make sense of the sources and the people who produced them;
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Study archival collections of primary historical sources to help explain the origins and development of cultural patterns.
Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.
Study the economic, political, and cultural characteristics of a specific region's population.
Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.
Plan or conduct studies of the ecological implications of historic or projected changes in industrial processes or development.
Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains.
d. by using those two short papers to similarly identify the limitations of the conclusions they draw, specifically in relation to the fallacy of environmental determinism.
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.
Identify or investigate violations of natural resources, waste management, recycling, or other environmental policies.
Identify and characterize specific causes or sources of water pollution.
Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.
Write reports or articles for Web sites or newsletters related to environmental engineering issues.
Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives.
Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.
Present or publish scientific papers.
Writing two short essays and two essay exams, all of which are primary-source based comparative analyses (clarifying purpose of document). The two short papers are organized logically, to conform to the 5-part persuasive essay format (conveying meaning clearly, with logical organization), and making choices of style, tone, and degree of complexity appropriate to an academic audience.
Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Prepare written opinions and decisions.
Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.
Read incoming correspondence to ascertain nature of writers' concerns and to determine disposition of correspondence.
Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
Determine a published or broadcasted story's emphasis, length, and format, organizing material accordingly.
Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.
Assist in laying out material for publication.
Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.
Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.