Turn in the essay by 17th April 2000. In what ways does the evidence fit in with the definitions we discussed of what consitutes a living thing. The topics range from a general examination of the physical character of the universe to a precise focusing on events of immediate concern to the human species. To provide an overview of the principal subdisciplines of the environmental sciences To promotion scientific literacy of students across a variety of scientific fields. Creative interdisciplinary thinking rather than the accumulation of a large amount of facts will be stressed.
Several issues raised in the course, have great relevancy for major policy debates.
This will provide an opportunity for students to reflect on the relationship of science and the formulation of public policy. The class meets for lecture on Monday night, and for a laboratory session on Wednesday nights. During this time there will be time to complete assignments which will normally fortify the lecture material with some hands-on experience. Part of the laboratory experience will involve a small group project. The laboratory sessions will be held in the McGowan Biological and Environmental Sciences Building, in Rooms 101 and 149.