BIO 1133 Introduction to Environmental Science & Sustainability
This course is designed to be an introduction to concepts in environmental science and sustainability. The topics covered include human impacts on the planet and its resources, policy development, and sustainability.
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Biology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No
Prereqs: NONE
Outcomes
- Explain the impacts of waste production by a growing human population as well as the impact of urbanization
- Identify and apply the scientific method when examining aspects of environmental science including physical science, biodiversity, and conservation
- Relate environmental health and justice issues to how environmental policies are developed and how groups and organizations are striving to improve sustainability
- Explain how a growing human population consumes resources such as food and fossil fuels and analyze the potential of alternative energy sources
- Explain how a growing human population impacts: water, air, land, nutrient cycling and climate change
Credit Hours: 3
Classroom Hours: 3