GE 201 - Environmental Systems: The Human Footprint

Institution:

Boston College

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Description:

Over the past 150,000 years, humans have become an increasingly significant force on the Earth system, affecting climate, vegetation patterns, water flow and many other factors. This course explores the role of our species on our home planet. Topics include: population growth, energy and climate, agriculture and pollution. This course is part of the Environmental Systems introductory sequence (GE201-208) for Environmental Geoscience majors.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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