ENVS 4950 - Integrative Seminar in Environmental Studies - ETSU Spring 2012
Water Pollution: Analyzing the Effect of Runoff on the Human Population in East Tennessee
Micah McFaddin -- Customized Syllabus
Feb 12, 2012
Statement of Purpose
I am interested in the effect of synthetic chemicals on humans and the environment, especially the rivers and waterways. I want to learn what specific actions I can take to benefit all parties. I want to reach the point where I can educate others about the harm of certain chemicals. I am a chemistry major, environmental studies minor, and a leadership studies minor. I have acquired a laboratory technician job at a local chemical manufacturing plant. I hope to use the information learned to observe and change environmentally unfriendly situations. I am considering graduate work in several distinct fields.
Additional Texts
1. Living Downstream: A Scientist’s Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment. By Sandra Steingraber. Vintage, 1998. 374 pages.
2. A Civil Action. By Jonathan Harr. Vintage, 1996. 502 pages.
Service Placement
· Middle Nolichucky Watershed Alliance (MNWA)/AmeriCorps
· Greeneville, TN
· “The enduring purpose of MNWA is to restore and protect the waters of Greene County and to educate the public in ways to improve water quality.”
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http://web.me.com/mnwa/MNWA/Welcome.html
· Supervisor: Will Nissley
My duties with MNWA and AmeriCorps include the following:
1. Assist Nissley in educational presentations, in water monitoring, and in tree planting (runoff prevention).
2. Assist MNWA and AmeriCorps with the NCCC camp, which will be held April 18-24.