BIO 212 Environmental Biology

Fall Semester

This course is an introduction to applied ecology for non-majors. Class meetings review basic biological and ecological principles, including ecological efficiency, nutrient cycling, biological diversity, and population growth. Past and current environmental issues, such as resource use and pollution, are examined in light of ecological principles. This class will be of interest to Education and Recreation majors, as well as Civil Engineering majors. BIO 150/151 or BIO 204 recommended, but not required. Dissection is not a part of this course.

3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Environmental Sustainability for “Generation Next”