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May 14, 2024
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BIO 121 - Ecology and Sustainability
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course allows students to explore ecology and ecosystems while developing an understanding of sustainable systems. Students evaluate the continually changing nature of ecosystems and discuss factors that impact ecosystem survival. Biological system are investigated from an environmental, economic and equity (social justice) point of view. Students learn to critically evaluate these environmental concepts when considering personal, business and community issues.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Define the principles of ecology.
- Explain the importance of the environment to evolution, natural selection and the maintenance of biodiversity.
- Identify the physical, biological and behavioral factors that influence an organism’s ability to grow and reproduce in its habitat.
- Illustrate energy flow in ecosystems, including photosynthesis, trophic levels and biomass pyramids from an ecological perspective.
- Analyze a variety of current environmental issues in light of their ecological, social, economic and ethical/cultural implications.
- Summarize basic sustainability issues surrounding air quality, water availability, food and agriculture, energy and shelter.
- Identify causes of global climate change and its impact on the biosphere.
- Assess the roles of technology and behavior modification when looking for sustainability solutions.
- Describe the challenges that population growth introduces for resolving sustainability issues.
Listed Topics
- Fundamentals of sustainability
- Population ecology
- Community ecology
- Ecosystem ecology
- Environmental biology
- Sustainable environments
- Renewable vs. non-renewable resources
- Future of sustainability
Reference Materials
Textbooks/materials as required by instructor
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/13/2023
Last Reviewed: 3/13/2023
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