Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce that there is a new course available in the Natural Sciences. Environmental Science I (ENVR 1401) is a survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. Lab activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data.
The four semester credit hour course counts towards the science requirement of numerous degree programs. It will be offered during the Spring 2025 semester on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-10:50 a.m. with a lab on Wednesdays from 1:30-4:20 p.m. It will be taught by Dr. Chris T. McAllister (office UHS 163, cmcallister@ntcc.edu). Please contact Dr. McAllister directly if you have questions about the class.
"We are very excited to expand our Natural Science offerings to include this unique, relevant course. It is very beneficial for students to gain a better understanding of the world around them. The study of Environmental Science is critical to our world and we hope this survey course will spark an interest in our students," Dr. Lesa Presley, Chair of the NTCC Natural Sciences Division, said.
Some of the topics covered in ENVR 1401 include:
- Study of the environment (air, water, soil)
- Basic field and laboratory techniques
- Specimen sampling collection and analyses
- Identifications
- Population studies
- Aquatic and Terrestrial Invertebrates and Vertebrates
