ABio 230 - People and Resources in Ecological Perspective

Institution:

SUNY at Albany

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Description:

Introduction to people as biological and cultural organisms and to ecological resources and services (e.g. energy flow and productivity, matter cycling, succession in ecosystems, use of resources, biodiversity). Concepts and connections to major issues of sustainability such as food and energy production, exploitation of resources (e.g. fresh water, oil, soil), pollution, global warming and associated climate changes, human overpopulation, public health and social problems all considered in a historical and contemporary context. Does not yield credit for the major in biology. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albany.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 442-3300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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