People dominate the planet, and through this dominance we are rapidly changing our world. The changes we have brought about have made the Earth a better place for us, and created inevitable conflicts. Because our Earth is essentially a closed system for the resources, any changes will feedback on all of the Earth including people. Environmental science is about understanding the relationships among organisms (people as well as the other inhabitants) and our shared environment.
For non-biology majors and students wishing to update their biological knowledge before taking other biology courses or human anatomy/physiology. It is about life! Topics include the process of science, natural selection, molecules of life, cell biology, cell division, DNA and protein synthesis, Mendelian and human genetics, biotechnology, and selected topics from human and animal physiology, and/or ecology. Examples will be taken from all the kingdoms of life.
This course is for non-biology majors and students wishing to update their biological knowledge before taking other biology courses or human anatomy/physiology. We live in a fantastic location-- the Pacific Northwest! Together we will learn about its ecology. Ecology is the study interactions present in the environment. We will uncover aspects of the ecological diversity of the Pacific Northwest. The characteristics of different communities and interactions found in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems will be explored, especially as they relate to salmon. Ecosystem sustainability will be discussed. Satisfies math/science/distribution requirement for AA degree.