Introduces students to current environmental problems and discusses the methods by which we analyze, monitor and solve them. Topics include natural cycles and ecosystems, environmental policy and decision-making, energy use, alternative energy, resource extraction and use, food and agriculture, conservation, waste management, pollution, global warming and sustainability. Meets General Education requirement for Science.
Prerequisites
ENGL080 with a grade of C or better or placement test score or SAT score and MATH073 with a grade of C or better or placement test score or SAT score.