ENV-111 - Environmental Science

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

An interdisciplinary approach to the problems of the environment. An examination and evaluation will be made of man’s impact on the environment. Specific topics that may be covered include, but are not limited to: population issues, atmospheric issues, water issues, energy issues, resource issues, wildlife issues and food issues. 

ENV-145 - Conservation Biology

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

This course examines the ecological principles used in the preservation of biological diversity. Some topics explored are population dynamics, conservation genetics, island biogeography, mathematical modeling of ecological systems, disturbance ecology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), reserve theory and wildlife corridors. Laboratories will involve fieldwork, data analysis, computer work and research. Prerequisite: ENV-111