Environment, Pollutants, and You
Introduction to how human populations influence the environment through pollutants, covering effects from molecular to planetary scales while developing science communication skills.
Summary
Lectures are small, with a median of 18 enrolled students in the recorded sections.
What you’ll be able to do
Identify resources and services available through CALS and UW-Madison.
Describe skills of a successful college student, such as organizational and study skills and appropriate interactions with peers/instructors.
Reflect on academic, career, and personal goals.
Discuss complex issues related to ecotoxicology with peers and instructors.
Identify the benefits of diverse perspectives in the field of ecotoxicology.
Identify and communicate impacts of contemporary environmental pollutants at multiple levels of biological organization.
Practice science communication techniques using multiple platforms.
Identify real world applications of ecotoxicological training.
Source: UW Guide
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the class
As human populations continue to grow, understanding how we influence the environment is a critical first step to learning how we can protect both natural ecosystems and human health. One of the key ways humans affect the environment is through the creation and spread of pollutants. Pollutants come in many forms and can have effects on levels ranging from the molecular, to the individual, to whole communities, to regional ecosystems, and even to planetary-wide systems. Learn and raise awareness about these dynamics, while also developing the skills to communicate effectively about them.
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Topics
- Multi-level biological impacts of environmental pollutants
- Real-world applications of ecotoxicology
- Diverse perspectives in ecotoxicology
- Academic and career goal reflection
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- Science communication across multiple platforms
- Analyzing human impacts on natural ecosystems and health
- College success skills including organization and study habits
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