BIOL 121 – Environmental Conservation

DETAILS Semester-hour credits: 3 Tuition: $448.50 Methods: DESCRIPTION To offer learning opportunities with which students can create a base of knowledge and an understanding of principles and concepts that form the foundation of environmental science. To provide opportunities for students to become aware of the problems, interconnections and solutions to the major challenges facing humankind in using the Earth’s natural resource capital to support human activity. To facilitate the development of student awareness of their personal interactions and relationship with the natural world. REQUIRED MATERIALS & TEXTBOOKS Sustaining the Earth: An Integrated Approach 2005. 7th edition. G.Tyler Miller (author), Brooks/Cole Publishing Co. ISBN 0-534-49672-5 COURSE REQUIREMENTS 3 proctored examinations over the textbook (mostly multiple choice but a few short answer essay questions will also be included in each examination). Examination #1 covers Chapters 1 - 6 Examination #2 covers Chapters 7 – 11 Examination #3 covers Chapters 12 – 14 A Personal Reflective Learning Journal A Term Project DISCLAIMER: Tuition, credits, medium, description, instructors, books, materials, homework assignments, grading scale, and availability are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date status, please contact the Continuing Education staff.