Environmental Science

A study of human related environmental problems stressing human impact on the natural world and possible solutions. The laboratory sessions will emphasize the scientific methods and critical thinking methods. Three lecture and three laboratory hours a week. Required for Biology major with Environmental Studies concentration.

Lecture and discussion course related to current environmental issues as they impact natural and human modified environments. Three hours lecture per week. Required for Biology major with Environmental Studies concentration.

Students will summarize and review content of peer reviewed scholarly journals through oral presentations. Assessment of peer and faculty presentations will be part of the evaluation process. Emphasis of this course will be on oral communication skills. One hour per week. Required of students in the Biology major with Environmental Studies concentration.