BIO 148 - Environmental Conservation

Institution:

Orange County Community College

Subject:

Biology (BIO)

Description:

This course will explore local, regional, national, and global issues of water quality and usage, such as types and sources of pollutants and their effects on humans and wildlife, surface and ground water overuse, and conservation of water resources. The expanding human population and its creation of resource conflicts and their resolutions are presented and discussed. Lab experiences will focus on monitoring the quality of nearby waterbodies, with the collection of real data that will be used by Orange County in their formulation of a watershed management plan. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus sites.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sunyorange.edu/

Phone Number:

(845) 344-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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