The Science of Sustainability

Catalog description

This course, designed as part of the core curriculum for non-science majors, covers the key concepts of environmental science and explores sustainability issues for both natural and man-made ecosystems including biodiversity loss, climate change, urbanization and food insecurity. Skills and knowledge gained in this course, including scientific literacy and fluency in sustainability topics, will be beneficial for any career path, especially in a ¿greening¿ economy. Three hours of lecture per week. Co-requisites BIO125L. Satisfies the core science requirement. 3 credits Co-requisite: BIO 125L