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Kode Mata Kuliah (Course Code): Nama Mata Kuliah (Course Name) :
TSI 106 Ilmu Dasar Lingkungan/Basic Environmental
Science
Program Studi (Study Program) : Fakultas (Faculty) :
Teknik Sipil Teknik dan Ilmu Komputer
Mata Kuliah Pra-syarat (Course Prerequisite) : Kredit (Credit) : 2
Kuliah Tutorial : Praktikum
(Lecture) : (Practicum):
2 0 0
Revisi (Revision Status): [R-1/2/3/4/5/...] Semester Ganjil/Genap*(Odd/Even Semester*)
Tahun Akademik 2012/2013 (AY 2012/2013)
Lecturers name:
Dr. Ade Asmi S.T., M.Sc

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Environment science stands at the interface between humans and earth and explores the
interactions and relations between them. This relationship will need to be considered in
virtually all future decision making. This course considers a full spectrum of views and
information in an effort to establish a solid base of understanding and a sustainable formula
for the future. This course will also help students to explore the environmental issues and
connect them in framework of ideas and values that will equip students to become part of
the solution to many of environmental problems confronting us.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To acquire knowledge and understanding about the earth as a live support system; basic
concepts of interactions between human being, living and non-living systems; technologies
and environmental ethics that can be used to exploit natural resources for human need, as
well as to conserve and restore the nature; current and future challenges that will be
impacting our quality of live.

At the completion of this course, students will:

1. Be able to understand all of the major environmental issues that confront our society
and help to define the subject matter of environment science.
2. Be able to recognize environmental scientific principles and concepts that form the
knowledge base of our interaction with the natural environment.
3. Be able to know the latest environmental science information available by making
full use of resources such as the internet, books and journals, every possible statistic
has been brought up to date
4. Be able to assess options or progress made in solving environmental problems

METHODS OF INSTRUCTIONS
Classroom instruction consists of lectures and practical problem solving, supplemented by
visual aids designed to assist the student to successfully meet the courses learning
objectives.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT
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Comply with academic rules

ASSESSMENT
Mid Test 30%
Final Test 40%
Project 30%

MATERIAL REFERENCES AND REQUIRED SUPPLIES

Wright, R.T., and Boorse, D. 2011 . Environmental Science. Singapore: Prentice Hall

Additional References:
Raven, P.H., Hassenzahl, D.M., and Berg, L.R. 2013. Environment. Singapore: John Wiley &
Sons
Gore, A. 2006. An Inconvenient Truth. New York: Viking

COURSE OUTLINE
This section should show topics, sub-topics, specific method of instruction/ delivery and material
references.

Session Topic & Sub-topics Material references

Science and the Environment Wright, R.T., and
a. The State of the Planet Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Environmental Science and the Environmental Chapter 1
1
Movement
c. Three Unifying Themes
d. Moving Toward a Sustainable Future
Economics, Politics, and Public Policy Wright, R.T., and
a. Economics and the Environment Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Resources in a Sustainable Economy Chapter 2
2 c. Environmental Public Policy
d. Benefit-Cost Analysis of Environmental Public
Policy
e. Politics and the Environment
Basic Needs of Living Things
a. Organisms in Their Environtment
Wright, R.T., and
b. Environmental Factors
3 Boorse, D. (2011).
c. Matter in Living and Nonliving Systems
Chapter 3
d. Matter and Energy
e. The Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems
4 Populations and Communities Wright, R.T., and
a. Dynamics of Natural Populations Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Limits on Populations Chapter 4
c. Community Interactions
d. Evolution as a Force for Change
e. Implications for Human Management
5 Ecosystems : Energy, Patterns, and Disturbance Wright, R.T., and
a. Characteristics of Ecosystems Boorse, D. (2011).
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b. The Flow of Energy in Ecosystems Chapter 5
c. From Ecosystems to Global Biomes
d. Ecosystem Responses to Disturbance
e. Human Values and Ecosystem Sustainability
6 The Use and Restoration of Ecosystems Wright, R.T., and
a. Ecosystem Capital Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Conservation, Preservation, Restoration Chapter 7
c. Biomes and Ecosystems Under Pressure
d. Protected Lands
7 The Human Population and Food Issues Wright, R.T., and
a. Humans and Population Ecology Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Population and Consumption : Different Worlds Chapters 8 & 12
c. Consequences of Population Growth and
Affluence
d. Projecting Future Populations
e. Crops and Animals: Major Patterns of Food
Production
f. From Green Revolution to Gene Revolution
MID-SEMESTER EXAMINATION
8 Environmental Hazards and Human Health Wright, R.T., and
a. Links Between The Environment and Human Boorse, D. (2011).
Health Chapter 17
b. Pathways of Risk
c. Risk Assessment
9 Water Resources and Pollutions Wright, R.T., and
a. Hydrologic Cycle : Natural Cycle, Human Impacts Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Perspective on Water Pollution Chapters 10 & 20
c. Wastewater Treatment and Management
10 Atmospheric Pollution Wright, R.T., and
a. Air Pollution Essentials Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Major Air Pollutants and Their Sources Chapter 19
c. Impacts of Air Pollutants
11 Solid and Hazardous Wastes Wright, R.T., and
a. Solid Waste: Landfills and Combustion Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Better Solutions: Source Reduction and Recycling Chapters 21 & 22
c. Toxicology and Chemical Hazards
d. Hazardous Waste Disposal
12 Energy From Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy Wright, R.T., and
a. Energy Sources and Uses Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Energy Policy and Security Chapters 14, 15, 16
c. The Hazard and Cost of Nuclear Power Facilities
d. Putting Solar Energy to Work
e. Indirect Solar Energy
f. Renewable Energy for Transportation
g. Additional Renewable Energy Options
13 Global Climate Change Wright, R.T., and
a. Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Climate Change Science Chapters 18
c. Response to Climate Change
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Session Topic & Sub-topics Material references

14 Sustainable Communities and Lifestyles Wright, R.T., and
a. Urban Sprawl Boorse, D. (2011).
b. Moving Toward Sustainable Communities Chapters 23
FINAL EXAMINATION

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