BIOL215
Environmental Science
Biology
College of Liberal Arts
Course Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
215
Status
Active
Course Attributes
BNS: GenEd-Breadth/Natural Science, CEA: ProgCLA-CEA and Au Pair, MBIB: Major-Biology BS, MBIO: Major-Biology BA, NBIO: Minor-Biology
Course Short Title
Environmental Science
Course Long Title
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Course Description
Builds a body of knowledge about causes and consequences of pollution, environmental health problems, environmental injustice, climate change, unsustainable resource use, ecosystem transformation, and impairment of biodiversity. Solutions are emphasized, and students participate in service learning projects. Also develops proficiencies in environmental communication skills, analysis of sources and of arguments, research, and interpretation of technical reports and scientific literature. Scientific writing and presentations are emphasized.
Min
4
Repeatable
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Course Restrictions
Level: UG (I),
Equivalent Course(s)
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