Introductory Ecology for Environmental Engineers. 3 credits

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This course introduces ecosystem concepts and applications to natural and managed ecosystems. This course will discuss the natural environment, ecological processes, and human interaction with and management of this environment. Humankind plays a major role in all worldwide environments and there is very little, if any, of the surface of this planet that remains untouched by human actions. Biologists, ecologists, environmental scientists, and policy makers, must provide for the needs of humanity while mitigating negative impacts on the natural environment. Offered by Biology . Limited to three attempts.