BIOS210 Environmental Biology

Utilizing an ecosystem approach, this course provides a survey of the broad topics of ecology and the environmental sciences. This approach gives an integrative study of the interactions of living systems with the physical world. Particular emphasis will be placed on conservation at the local level (Pocono Mountain and Lehigh Valley) and how these issues relate to global concerns. Topics include aquatic as well as terrestrial ecosystems, pollution, and the distinction between conservation and preservation. Prereq.- BIOS107. Core: D.

Credits

4 credits

Prerequisite

BIOS107

Lecture/Lab Ratio

3:3