ENVI 107 - Environmental Science [GEGA]
An introduction to the biological, physical, and chemical processes that control today’s environmental conditions. The global ecosystem is presented as a structure that includes human society. The understanding of both local and global environmental problems and their potential solutions is emphasized.
Credit 3 hrs Normal (A-F)
May not be repeated for additional credit
Course Rotation: Fall and Winter
Prerequisites - Level 3 Math Placement , a ”MATH” course (098-499) with a “C” or higher , or a “STAT” course (100-499) with a “C” or higher Courses may be taken concurrently
Other Restrictions -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing
This course gives students an understanding of important challenges to the integrity of the global ecosystem and begins to explain many of the scientific and social issues that surround them. Globally, human health and economic well-being can only be sustained under amenable environmental conditions, which depend on climate, atmosphere, water, forests, agricultural soils, human population density, and biodiversity. Every bit of the surface of Earth is influenced by human activities; the global connectedness of our economic activities means that many of our everyday decisions impact far-flung corners of the planet. The goal of this class is for students to gain a better understanding of the workings of the global ecosystem and how the expanding human population interacts with it and depends on it. Learning the basics of environmental science will allow students to make informed decisions about individual and collective actions that impact the present and future state of the environment, both locally and globally.
Additional Information: The course does not count towards the Biology [BS] or Biology Minor .
Keywords: Environmental , Global Awareness (GEGA)
Equivalent Courses: BIO 107, BIOL 107, ESSC 107
Updates: Change to prefix and description 1/2020, effective Fall 2020; Equivalent courses updated 1/2020; Change to prerequisites 12/2015, effective Winter 2016; Change to description, prereq, and title 12/2014, effective Summer 2015; Course Rotation added 12/2014
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