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May 06, 2024
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BIO 133 - Environmental Science
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course uses a variety of source materials to assist students in developing an understanding of the multifaceted nature of environmental science problems and solutions as well as the impact of human activity on the environment and human health.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Discuss the multidisciplinary nature of environmental science.
- Explain the basic biology behind environmental issues.
- Compare the environmental impact of population numbers against consumption patterns.
- Summarize human effects on the environment, including climate change.
- Describe the effect of environmental science topics such as toxins, air quality, and water quality on human health.
- Summarize human renewable and nonrenewable energy use.
- Describe sustainable strategies to mitigate human effects on the environment.
- Use data to analyze an environmental issue or problem.
- Defend positions on scientific issues using material synthesized from articles, videos, guest speakers or other valid sources regarding environmental issues.
Listed Topics
- Introduction to environmental science
- Population
- Nutrient cycling
- Toxins
- Air quality and climate change
- Water quality
- Energy use
- Waste
- Sustainability
Reference Materials
Contemporary learning materials.
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: - Information Literacy
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 2/14/2020
Last Reviewed: 3/23/2023
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