BIOL 2803 - Environmental Science, 3 Credits

Level: Lower


This course is an introduction to the science of ecology and the interrelationship between humans and their environment. The physical environment of the Earth's climate, geographic and geologic systems, and the cycling of minerals and water are described. The biology of populations, species, ecosystems and biomes section deals with organisms and their interactions with one another and their environment is discussed. The world's human populations, and their role in the ecosystems is investigated including the history of human populations, current demographic trends, and projected future population parameters. The impacts of human populations on the environment are covered as well.