Foundations of Energy and the Environment

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Welcome to Energy and the Environment! This three-credit course provides an overview of the human impact on other life on Earth. Basic biological principles are examined in the context of this interaction with the biosphere. Topics covered in this course will include critical thinking about the environment; human population and the environment; ecosystems; biogeochemical cycling, biological diversity, energy and water. At the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the scientific process and write claims with supporting evidence and appropriate reasoning; Describe the primary environmental systems on planet Earth, their functions and how they are impacted by human activities; Define and explain sustainability and the environmental processes that are central to understanding sustainability challenges; Describe some of the basic scientific principles that aid in understanding the United Nations? Sustainable Development Goals; Communicate environmental concepts orally and in written formats.