An introduction to the unifying principles and fundamental ecological concepts describing the biosphere and the impacts of humanity on it. For each paper, the student will choose from 2 or 3 possible topics from the attached list. Papers will be graded based on how the student sets up the problem, the discussion of the issue in the body of the text, the conclusions, and grammar. Papers will be due in section during the week stated.
Assignments are due at the beginning of section.
Late assignments will be accepted for up to 2 days for a maximum of credit. No late assignments will be accepted past 2 days. There will be a Midterm and Final exam. Dimensions of the biosphere and our place in the Universe. Critically thinking about science and the biosphere.