BI 370 Humans and the Environment

The study of how humans interact with their environment and the effect of the environment on human society. Topics include climate change, biodiversity, human population growth, environmental health, pollution, toxicology, agriculture, and forest management. Emphasis placed on ecological principles, scientific inquiry, and developing awareness of individual impact and agency in the context of environmental challenges.
Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory including field trips.
Does not apply toward biology major.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: BI 101 or BI 102 or BI 211 or ES 106 or consent of instructor; MTH 101 , MTH 105 , MTH 110 , or MTH 111 with a grade of C or better highly recommended
Corequisite: BI 370L
Satisfactory Grading:
Ineligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode if you are a Biology major.
If you elect S/NC grading the course cannot be used to meet Biology requirements even if a grade of S is earned.
If you are in a major other than Biology you are eligible to choose the Satisfactory/No Credit grading option.
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