BIO 3040 - Environment and Society (3)

Environmental problems related to use of natural resources by modern societies. Issues discussed include availability of food, water, and energy by a rapidly growing world population, and the effects of pollution, climate change and decreasing biodiversity on ecosystems and societies. Course fulfills GE Synthesis B5.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; and Lower division GE requirements in Areas A and B.
GE Area(s): B5
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Note(s): May be used as approved elective, but not for required upper division credit by students with majors in the Biological Sciences Department.