Course Description

Introduction to the major biological principles related to environmental science. Scientific reasoning to explore genetics, evolution, health risks, and environmental factors affecting health. Apply scientific knowledge to address real-world issues related to biology.

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Athena Title

Env Hlth Life Sci Perspect Lab

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Corequisite

EHSC 1020

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to describe biological systems and environmental health.
• Students will be able to apply laboratory techniques to assess the effect of pollutants on biological systems.
• Students will be able to evaluate ecosystem health and biodiversity using data from lab experiments.
• Students will be able to communicate laboratory findings and analyses.

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Topical Outline

• Introduction to laboratory skills
• Exploring biological systems: Cells to ecosystems
• Environmental stressors
• Biodiversity
• Genetics
• Pollution and physiology
• Pollutant exposure and biological effects
• Case studies in Environmental Biology

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Institutional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.

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