Environmental Science

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Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ENGL 110 . Typically Offered: FALLSPR An introduction to the basic concepts of ecology will provide the framework for investigating current and potential environmental problems. Over-population, air and water pollution, contamination of food, accumulation of medical and other biohazardous wastes, and depletion and exploitation of natural resources will be discussed. The role of individuals, businesses, and professions in limiting environmental problems will be stressed. This course does not meet the lab science requirement, but it counts as a science course.