COURSE OUTCOMES ASSESMENT NO.

1. Discuss the History of Environmental Science.

Environmental science was born from the fields of natural history and
medicine during the Age of Enlightenment. Environmental problems most often
involve the interaction of physical, chemical and biological processes. Environmental
scientists bring a systematic approach to the analysis of environmental problems.
Environment is not a single subject. It is an integration of several subjects that
includes both science and social science. To understand all the different aspects of our
environment we need to understand biology, chemistry, physics, geography, resources
management, economics and population issue. Thus, the scope of environmental
studies is extremely wide and covers some aspects of nearly every major discipline.
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COURSE OUTCOMES ASSESMENT NO. 2

1. Enumerate the Resources of the Earth, Particularly Air, Soil, Water,

Minerals, and Discuss their Distribution and their Role in Supporting
Living Systems.
AIR-If there would be no air, then there would be no life on Earth, or at least
very primitive forms. However, the vital part for life in the air is oxygen. We take
oxygen with the other components into our bodies through the lung, from where it is
carried by the red blood cells to all remote cells of our body, where a sophisticated
process takes place. It is a necessary component in our metabolism.
SOIL-is a loose surface material that covers most of the land. It is composed of
inorganic particles and organic materials. Soil serves as a structural support for plants
used in agriculture and is also a source of water and nutrients. Soil has very different
chemical and physical properties.
WATER-is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, almost colorless
chemical that is the main component of the liquids of the Earth's hydrosphere and all
known organisms. It does not provide calories or organic nutrients, but it is essential
for all known life forms.
MINERALS- are important for keeping your body healthy. minerals are also
important for the production of enzymes and hormones. There are two types of
minerals: macro minerals and trace elements. They need more macro minerals. These
include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur.

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COURSE OUTCOMES ASSESMENT NO. 3

 1. Explain the Abiotic Features of the Environment.

Abiotic factors are the abiotic parts of the ecosystem that shape the
environment. Examples of terrestrial ecosystems include temperature, light, and
water. Abiotic and biological factors work together to create a unique ecosystem.
Abiotic factors are the non-living parts of the environment that have a major influence
on living organisms. They can help determine things like how tall trees grow, where
animals and plants are found, and why birds migrate. The most important abiotic
factors include water, sunlight, oxygen, soil and temperature.

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COURSE OUTCOMES ASSESMENT NO. 4

1. Enumerate the Models to Explain Structures and Processes of Change

Affecting the Earth and its Environment.

More frequent and severe droughts, storms, heat waves, sea level rise,
glacier melting, and sea warming can directly harm animals, destroy habitats,
and destroy human lives and communities. As climate change intensifies,
dangerous meteorological phenomena become more frequent or more serious.