Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2018/Spring 2019) 
    
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BIOL 215 - Environmental Science

4 credits
This course builds a body of knowledge about causes and consequences of pollution, environmental health problems, environmental injustice, climate change, unsustainable resource use, ecosystem transformation, and impairment of biodiversity. Solutions are emphasized, and students participate in service learning projects. The course also develops proficiencies in environmental communication skills, analysis of sources and of arguments, research, and interpretation of technical reports and scientific literature. Scientific writing and presentations are emphasized.  This course is for majors and minors in ESS and biology and fulfills the science component of the Writing in the Major requirement in ESS. Credit cannot be earned for both ESS/BIOL 215 and BIOL 101/Environmental Biology. Same as: ESS 215  . Enrollment priority: Given to majors and minors in Biology and Environmental Studies. Annually. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science



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