BIOL 2406 - Environmental Biology

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
A one-semester survey of the interrelationships between the biotic and abiotic parts of the environment and how man affects them. Topics include: basic ecological principles; energy; human influences on ecosystems; and pollution and policy making. Laboratory experiences will reinforce these topics. Field trips required. CIP Code: (0301035101)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308 or MATH 0309
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions, and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. 2 - Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory. 3 - Communicate effectively the results of investigations. 4 - Explain the structure and impact of biogeochemical cycles. 5 - Describe energy transformations across trophic levels. 6 - Illustrate abiotic/biotic interactions and symbiotic relationships. 7 - Identify various types of natural resources, human impact on these resources, and common resource management practices. 8 - Quantify and analyze the impact of lifestyle on the environment. 9 - Depict evolutionary trends and adaptations to environmental changes. 10 - Describe environmental hazards and risks and the social, economic, and political ramifications. 11 - Describe ecological and statistical techniques and approaches used in the study of environmental biology. 12 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.
Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]