BIO 132 - Global Environmental Issues

Institution:

Mount Wachusett Community College

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Description:

3 credits This course is a study of environmental issues from both global and local perspectives. Global environmental issues are environmental problems that go beyond regional effect and spread out to an international scale. In this course we will research the major environmental issues taking into account the ecological principles, cultural impact, economic factors, and political controversies that shape each problem. We will compare the environmental impact of these issues in Massachusetts and in a variety of countries, cultures, and ecosystems. Field experiences in this course will focus on local environmental issues. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement. Offered occasionally.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

MWCC.EDU

Phone Number:

(978) 632-6600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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