BIOL 475 - Environmental Science

(3 hours) Prerequisites: BIOL 410 and 410L with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 475L. This course represents a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of the complexities of the wise use of natural resources, the roles of industrialization contributing to environmental concerns, the identification of methods of environmental clean-up, the effects on human health, species diversity and productivity. Laboratory exercises and field trips to local industries are designed to give students “hands-on” experiences with environmental instrumentation and applications. Lecture 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged.