Course Code
BDT100
Course Credit
3
This introductory course allows the participant to study environmental issues both in a global and local perspective. Students will investigate the use of conventional fossil and nuclear fuels for domestic industrial use. They will analyze the impact of these traditional sources of energy on the quality of air, water, and land. An emphasis will be placed on assessing the effects of pollution on global warming and the depletion of the ozone layer. Students will also investigate what alternative and renewable resources are available and how they can be incorporated into practical use for commercial, industrial and domestic applications. Other issues that will be investigated include recycling, landfilling and sick building syndrome.