SCI211

During this course, students examine the basic principles of ecology and the problems encountered in making public policy decisions relevant to environment issues. The class focuses on strategies that mitigate the conflict between environmental protection and economic growth. Topics include: ecosystem dynamics, human populations growth, human interactions with environment, natural resources and pollution, global energy use, and the environmental link between economics, politics and human health. A research paper, possibly in the form of a group project, is required.