Discuss the worldwide distribution of populations. Give examples of how organisms including humans interaction in biological systems Identify ways in which humans interact with their physical environment. Discuss urban environmental issues. Students develop their reading comprehension skill by reading the text, handout materials, and published articles. Students are required to critique articles on current environmental topics from periodical sources.
Student develop their listening skills through lecture and small group problem solving.
Videos and possibly guest lectures will be included in the course. Students develop their reading and writing skills through the use of exercises developed specifically to enhance their understanding of certain environmental principles. Students provide written or oral analysis of these problems in both individual and group format. They must be able to answer discussion questions on course exams. Student must apply mathematical concepts in the analysis of graphically presented material.