Environmental Science

Catalog description

Basic biological and earth science principles are used to investigate the scientific aspects of the impacts modern society has upon the Earth’s natural environmental systems. Emphasis is placed on sustaining resources and making informed choices concerning environmental issues. Potential solutions to environmental problems are also investigated. The laboratory incorporates hands-on procedures to explore environmental concepts and problems as well as the collection and interpretation of data relevant to managing environmental challenges. Lecture 4.5 hours; Laboratory 1.5 hours. Not open to students who have college credit in environmental studies, or to those who have completed BIO 105.