This course introduces the basic concepts and methodology of environmental sciences, as well as the main characters of earth environmental system, pollution in different environmental medias (air, water, soil, etc.), ecological problems, global environmental problems, and environmental disasters. The course could help the students to learn the basic features of environmental sciences, and provide assistance for them to carry out scientific research, teaching and other works in the future. It could also provide a basis for further studies on other follow-up courses in environmental science fields.
Environmental Science
环境科学是研究人类生存的环境的科学。包括环境质量的研究和调查，对环境的保护及改善。这里的环境，包括自然环境和社会环境。环境科学为制定环境质量标准、污染物排放标准等提供科学依据，也为环境政策和立法等提供依据。这是一门综合性很强的学科，涉及数理、生化等多方面知识的综合。
