Basic ecological principles are applied to current environmental issues and topics. Environmental case studies and current environmental literature are extensively employed. Laboratory activities include field trips, simulations and other activities designed to enhance lecture topics. A course allowing for instruction in areas not included in the regular Environmental Science curriculum.
Topics vary according to the expertise of individual instructors.
A study of populations and communities of organisms in relation to their environment. Abiotic and biotic factors, chemical cycles, population and community ecology and succession are studied in depth. Field work and examination of current ecological literature enables the student to evaluate data and research techniques. Individual study arranged between the student and the Program Director to observe and evaluate some phase of environmental science in nature, industry, or through a civil or county department. The student keeps a daily log and laboratory data and does extensive reading for a written report and presentation in seminar.