May 29, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Catalog
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BIO 2404 - Ecology & Environmental Issues


4 Credit Hours

Course Description:
The student will demonstrate his or her ability to discuss and correctly apply fundamental ecological principles as a basis for understanding, evaluat- ing, and suggesting possible solutions to environmental problems relating to man’s manipula- tion of and role in the biosphere. Individual and group projects, discussion groups and selected readings provide the basis for understanding basic ecological principles as they apply to major issues. Laboratory work which may require dissection is an integral and required part of the course. As part of the coursework, you may have the potential of being, to some degree, exposed to bloodborne pathogens. When applicable during the coursework, the use of Universal Precautions and the wearing of personal protective devices will be required to decrease the potential of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. For more information concerning bloodborne pathogens, Universal Precautions, and the College’s Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, please refer to the section in the College Catalog concerning bloodborne pathogens. Students with specific health concerns should consult their personal physicians for advisement concerning enrollment in the course.

Prerequisites:
ENGL 0203  or adequate placement score or by meeting determined placement measures; MATH 0203  or adequate math placement

Additional Information:
This course is only offered during the Fall semester. 

General Education Course



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