BIO 140 — Introduction to Environmental Science 3 3 0
Introduction to Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary study of how humans interact with living and nonliving parts of their environment. It integrates information and ideas from the natural sciences such as biology, chemistry, and geology. The thre e goals of environmental science are to learn how nature works, to understand how we interact with the environment, and to find ways to deal with environmental problems and live more sustainably. Introduction to Environmental Science is intended to provide an introduction to the study of food production, human cultures, energy and mineral use, economics, politics, and land usage from an environmental viewpoint. Studied are the major ecosystems on Earth and their individual characteristics. Current major pro blems such as global warming, ozone loss and the effects of all environmental problems on plant and animal species are covered in this course as well. Emphasis will be on actions that individuals and groups can do to reduce environmental degradation. Susta inability, stewardship, and sound science are the three major themes of this course. (L1-905) Code Course Name Credit Lecture Lab