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Environmental Science
Besides all my geography classes, I'm also taking an environmental class through the ISAT department to help complete my minor. The class is ISAT 321 - Fundamental Environmental Science and Technology.
The class is extremely interesting. Like most ISAT classes, it's not all math and science; we also discuss a lot of social issues pertaining to the environment. My teacher, Professor Tucker, worked with the EPA for several years. So, we talk about government regulation of the environment and understand why the government makes the rules it does.
Right now, we just got finished with outdoor air quality, and honestly it's kind of scary what we're doing to our planet. It has definitely made me a lot more conscious of when and where I drive. I don't like to really drive a lot in the first place though, due to these gas prices lately. The amount of pollution that comes from automobiles is staggering, I always figured that those big stack houses in industrial areas were more harmful but truthfully it’s everybody's cars.
I just got my test back in the class too, and I must say I'm pretty surprised with my grade. I did a lot better than I was expecting. I guess even if I didn't study as well for this one as I did in others in the past, going to class and paying attention really paid off for me this time.
I keep forgetting to bring my camera to classes so I can add photos to this blog. Don't worry… I've put it in my backpack just now so I won't forget it tomorrow morning while I'm rushing to class.
Well, today turned out to be a gorgeous day so I'm going to capitalize on the great weather now and run some errands, later everyone.
Posted by Simeon on April 13, 2005 05:31 PM | Link | Email Simeon
