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