BIO 171 - Bio Perspectives of ENS

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course focuses on current environmental issues, and examines both their scienti?c foundations and their human impacts. Students will study the science behind contemporary environmental problems through hands-on laboratory and/or ?eld research. They will then use this foundation of scienti?c knowledge in considering the political, economic, and ethical rami?cations of these environmental issues, and investigate potential solutions. Issues covered in this course could include global warming, air and water pollution, species extinction, land degradation, and resource depletion. Limited to non-science majors. Satis?es part of the Scienti?c Literacy requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of quantitative literacy requirement. Three hours integrated lecture/lab. Lab fee. Offered fall and spring. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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