The interrelationship of man and his environment and their interdependence, The nature of man, his technology, environmental perception, pollution, water supply, urbanization, wildlife, soils, mineral resources, and other natural phenomena, as well as group, social, political, and economic implications for man and his environment. This course is primarily for the student that has not selected the sciences as a major area or study, or for hose students that are intending to major in the environmental area.
Humans reside on Earth as a member of one of the systems, which make up the Earth's environment.
Many human activities adversely affect the systems of the environment, in the past, the present, and the future. Today's students will be the leaders of the future and students must have a basic knowledge of the systems that make up the Earth's environment to understand how human activity impact the environment. The primary goal immediately before us is to reach a level of sustainability to allow for a continued existence in a clean, safe environment with the necessary level of resources to support human and wildlife existence. B. Discuss an overview of the dimensions of the human population explosion, the causes and effects, and the relationship of increasing human population on environmental degradation and pollution. D. Summarize how human utilization of natural resources has increased through present times and outline the beginnings of resource conservation and environmental protection.