Environmental Science introduces you to major ecological concepts and the environmental problems that affect the world in which we live. This class provides one way in which students can become aware of the interactions of people and their environment. The class focuses on concepts that are real-life issues. It promotes awareness and understanding of practical everyday problems that affect their lives. It also relates important environmental issues to the lives of students.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Investigate the flow of energy and cycling of matter within an ecosystem and relate these phenomena to human society.
- Demonstrate an understanding that the Earth is one interconnected system.
- Describe stability and change in ecosystems.
- Understand and describe availability, allocation, and conservation of energy and other resources.
- Recognize that human beings are part of the global ecosystem and will evaluate the effects of human activities and technology on ecosystems.
- Lead a more sustainable lifestyle
Course Outline
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