BIOL 1060♦ - Environmental Science

A survey of the major environmental issues and concerns facing our planet. From a background study of natural ecosystems and human populations, the course will survey the environment, social, and economic consequences of energy generation, resource consumption, over-population, and pollution, with the goal of establishing what actually constitutes sustainability and wise environmental stewardship. Numerous local field trips will be a major part of the course. (This course was previously BIOL 1040.)

PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing.
Hours: Three lecture, three field/laboratory hours per week.
General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
Credits: (4)

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