BIO 102 - Humans and the Environment

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course provides an introduction to the study of the design of the natural world and interactions between humans and their environment. It includes an investigation of the impact of human activities on biodiversity, natural resources, availability of energy and contamination of the environment. The scientific, economic and social issues that contribute to environmental problems are also examined. Sustainability principles, policies, and programs are explored on the local, national and global level. This course is an elective designed for non-science majors. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the components of the natural world and analyze their relationships with each other; Describe the population dynamics of different species, excluding humans in the biosphere; Explain the effects that human activities have on Earth's capacity to sustain biodiversity and natural resources; Describe the relationship between human population dynamics and environmental change; Analyze the energy alternatives available to meet the demands of the human population on the world's natural resources; Identify local, national, global policies that impact the sustainability of natural resources and biodiversity; Identify sustainable practices that can help mitigate global environmental problems; Describe the effect of economic development and conflict on environmental impact; Demonstrate the necessary laboratory skills to measure and analyze environmental parameters; Demonstrate an understanding of laboratory experiments as they relate to ecological concepts.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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