BIOL1110 — Environmental Science
BIOL 1110 - Environmental Science BIOL 1110 - Environmental Science 3 Credits This course emphasizes the unique impact humans and industry have on our enviornment. It addresses the demands placed on the biosphere by the exploitation of natural resources and energy, the creation of pollution and the disposal of waste. This course is interdisciplinary, combining concepts from the natural and physical sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, ecology, geology, physics) with the social sciences (e.g. economics, politics, ethics, history) to present an understanding of how wise steardship of earth’s resources can result in the long-term sustainability of our shared environment. Major Content Areas Biosphere:a. Species, population and community ecology b. Human population growthc. Biogeochemical cyclesd. Laws of matter and energy Scientific method and terminology Stewardshipa. Invasive species and loss of biodiversityb. Demand on resources in developed and developing nationsc. Land use Natural resources and energya. Physical, chemical, and biological approaches to matter and energyb. Energy policyc. National and international legislation for protecting resourcesd. Ethical perspectives on natural resource use Pollution and wastea. Air pollutionb. Water pollutionc. Impacts to human health from air, water, and food Sustainabilitya. Sustainable management of natural resourcesb. Ecological footprintc. Economic perspectives on the environment Learning
Part of
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
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