ollution is a major problem in environmental science, and it has only gotten worse since the Industrial Revolution.

(a) Air pollution is a specific area of concern for environmental scientists.

(i) List TWO examples of a primary air pollutant and ONE example of a secondary air pollutant. (ii) Describe TWO environmental effects of the air pollutants you listed.(iii) Describe ONE method for reducing air pollution.

(b) Water pollution is another area of concern.

(i) List TWO major sources of water pollutants.(ii) Describe TWO environmental effects of water pollution.

(c) In addition to pollution, the amount of waste that is generated is also increasing.

(i) List TWO major sources of municipal solid waste.(ii) Describe ONE method of MSW disposal.(iii) Describe ONE environmental impact of the method of disposal you described.

(d) Pollution and waste can negatively impact human health.

(i) Describe TWO classes of agents that negatively impact human health. Provide ONE example for each class. (ii) Evaluate the risks associated with exposure to these agents.(iii) Explain how safe doses are determined and why certain food products might have higher concentrations than others.

Key Points

1. Purpose of the Assignment

• The assignment focuses on biodiversity conservation and endangered species.
• Students must create an infographic and a written justification about a forgotten endangered species.
• The goal is to convince the public that the species should be protected.

Part 1 Infographic (Interpretation Board)

Objective

Create a public education infographic about an endangered species.

Word limit

250 words

The infographic should include

1. Species Ecology

• Where the species lives (distribution)
• What it eats (diet)
• Important biological or ecological characteristics

2. Threats to the Species

Examples:

• Habitat destruction
• Climate change
• Illegal hunting or wildlife trade
• Human activity

3. Why the Species Should Be Saved

Possible reasons:

• Ecological importance
• Role in the ecosystem
• Cultural or scientific value
• Contribution to biodiversity

4. Images or Figures

• High quality pictures of the species
• Maps or diagrams if useful

Design Requirements

• Slide size: 16:9
• Title font: minimum 35 pt
• Main text: minimum 18 pt
• Recommended fonts: Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman
• Save and submit as PDF

Top Left Corner Must Include

• Student Name
• Student Number
• Species Name
• Scientific Name

Part 2 Justification / Summary

Word limit

500 words

Purpose

Explain why your assigned species should be prioritized for conservation.

Possible discussion points

1. Ecological Importance

• Is it a keystone species?
• Does it maintain ecosystem balance?

2. Consequences of Extinction

• Impact on food chains
• Effects on biodiversity

3. Cultural or Social Importance

• Importance to local communities
• Cultural symbolism

4. Scientific or Environmental Value

• Importance for research
• Indicator of ecosystem health

Research Requirements

Your assignment must include:

• At least 2 peer-reviewed academic sources
• APA citation format
• In-text citations

Example:

Pangolins play an important ecological role in controlling insect populations (Smith, 2020).

Instructions

PLEASE KEEP IT WITHIN 6-7 PAGES!!

The purpose of the Organization Paper is to develop your analytical and critical thinking skills by examining and evaluating the structure, functions, and practices of an organization through the lens of organizational theories and critical perspectives discussed in the course. This assignment aims to deepen your understanding of how theoretical frameworks can be applied to real-world organizational contexts, enhancing your ability to critically assess and articulate the effectiveness and ethical implications of organizational practices.

In this assignment, you will explore and analyze an organization of your choice using organizational theories and critical perspectives discussed in the course. Your paper will demonstrate your ability to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world organizational contexts, critically assess the organization’s practices, and communicate your findings effectively using academic standards.

Instructions

1. Choose an Organization:

Select an organization that interests you. It can be a non-profit, governmental agency, private company, or any other type of organization. Ensure you can access sufficient information about its functions, goals, and operations.

2. Describe the Organization (5 points):

Provide a thorough description of the organization, including its primary functions and goals. Your description should give a clear and detailed overview of what the organization does and aims to achieve.

3. Choose and Describe Two Organizational Theories (8 points):

Select two organizational theories from your textbook that help explain the work environment, policies, procedures, and operations of the chosen organization.

Describe each theory separately, providing a comprehensive explanation supported by at least four additional sources besides your textbook. Ensure these sources deepen your understanding of the theory and its key terms.

4. Apply Theories to the Organization (8 points):

Explain how each theory helps to understand, explain, and predict the organizations work environment, policies, procedures, and operations.

Provide concrete examples from the organization to illustrate your points, using the terms and concepts from each theory accurately.

5. Critical Perspective Analysis (7 points):

Using the Critical Perspective (refer to Chapter 12), analyze how the organization may act or has acted as an oppressor to its employees and/or customers/clients.

Provide detailed analysis with clear examples and critical insights, demonstrating your ability to critically assess organizational practices.

6. Spelling, Grammar, Structure, and APA 7th edition (2 points):

Ensure your paper is well-written, free from spelling and grammatical errors, and well-structured.

Use APA 7th edition for in-text citations and the reference page. Include at least five different sources to support your analysis.

Submission Requirements

Your paper should be typed, double-spaced, and use a standard 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman).

The paper should be between 5-7 pages, excluding the reference page.

Properly cite all sources in APA 7th edition, both in-text and on the reference page.

Submit your paper through the courses online submission portal by [insert due date].

Discuss the effect of GMO seeds on curent farm practices as described in the documentary.

What could be the environmental impact of acelerating the rate at which animals raised for meat are taken from birth to slaughter? Are the economic advantages enough to offset the environmental, ethical and health concerns?

Pick one of the labs you have completed until now (do not use Lab 2 because you have not completed that lab yet). Write two paragraphs, one stating why do you think I chose this lab and another stating how this lab impacted your life. Have you thought of making any changes to your lifestyle based on what you have learned? What changes? Why?

I have attached the lab I completed.