Consideration of ecological concepts which will help in understanding our environmental crisis and which will aid in determining courses of action to correct the problem. Emphasis will be placed on specific problems of population, pollution, preservation of wildlife and wilderness, and open space. An historical appraisal of human attitudes towards the land and of the necessity of developing a new land ethic. Investigates major principles and problems of humans and the environment in the field and in the biological science laboratory. Most laboratory meetings will be conducted at off campus locations.
Course includes one weekend field trip.
Field study of the natural history of the peninsular ranges, transverse ranges, including the shoreline and low desert regions of Southern California. Provides a basic understanding of human development, from conception to death. Several off-campus sites, related to course content, will be visited. A survey of the biological, behavioral, cultural and ethical aspects of human sexuality. An introduction to the field and laboratory aspects of marine biology.