SCI 101Intro to Environmental Science

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This course is an introduction to the basic principles of environmental science. Topics include basic ecology, biodiversity, finite resources such as air, water, and energy, waste management, sustainability and global change. The effects of human impacts are addressed within ecological, social, political and economic contexts. Classroom discussions and projects will focus on current local, state, national, and international issues. Over the course of the semester, students will develop skills in gathering and assessing information concerning specific environmental issues, identifying and evaluating options to deal with those issues, and understanding the implications of each of those options.