Environmental Science: Biological Topics

This course covers selected biological topics of environmental science. Students learn about the interactions between humans and the environment and gain the ability to connect the issues to a framework of ideas and values that allow them to become part of the solution to environmental problems. Topics include the themes of environmental science, the definition, functioning and changing of ecosystems, human population, wild species and biodiversity and pests and their control. Lab exercises are designed to reinforce and expand on topics covered in lecture. Students are required to participate in off-campus field work for some of the class/laboratory activities.