Environmental Biology

Catalog description

Three lecture. Three lab. Basic concepts of ecology and the importance of human interaction with the natural ecosystem. Field trips. Students will be able to: Describe key ecological relationships between organisms and their environment. Summarize key concepts in evolutionary biology. Conduct scientific inquiry through hypothesis testing, including data collection and analysis. Use diagrams, graphs and/or tables to communicate data and scientific observations effectively. Communicate scientific ideas in writing using credible sources and proper citation. Explain major anthropogenic effects on global, regional and local biological systems; Evaluate potential solutions to global change, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. General Education: Natural Sciences