This course is intended for students not majoring in science and can be taken by itself or before or after ENV 122. This course focuses on basic physical, chemical, and biological principles with an emphasis on the interactions between humans and the environment. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written and oral communication, and basic mathematical skills. This course is intended for undergraduate level students who need to fulfill a lab-based science requirement but are not pursuing careers in the sciences. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
As the global human population grows, it places increasing demands on the Earth’s natural systems. This has led to an increase in natural resource exploitation, pollution, climate change, and species extinction, among others. It is important for every global citizen to understand the scientific principles behind how our environment works and responds to such pressures. This course consists of both lecture and laboratory to engage students in an understanding of the environment and our role in it.