Environmental Biology

BIS 105 (Environmental Biology) - This class will study the biological basis of environmental science and how humans are a powerful influence on the ecosystem. Emphasis will be placed on the biological interrelations between natural resources, energy, pollution and human-population dynamics.

Topics include:

  • Environmental Ethics and Economics
  • Evolution
  • Population Ecology
  • Human Population
  • Agriculture and the Future of Food
  • Marine Resources and Conservation
  • Freshwater Resources and Conservation
  • Atmospheric Science and Air Pollution
  • Climate Change
  • Conventional and Alternative Energy Sources