Honors Environmental Science

Prerequisite: Exemption from or successful completion of ENGL 0099; A grade of "C" or higher in PHSC 1011/1011L, PHSC 1012/1012L, BIOL 1107/1107L. Three hours of lecture each week and two hours of laboratory each week. A coordinated study of ecological concepts that form the basis for understanding environmental issues confronting us; ecology, populations, diversity, resources, pollution and global climate changes. Interrelationships of physical, chemical and biological components of the environment and the impact of human activities on the biosphere are explored. The laboratory component will include activities in the laboratory as well as field trips to local areas of environmental interest. Additional laboratory time and one weekend may be required for field trips. SCIE 1005H will offer students the opportunity to critically analyze how humans impact their surroundings and to consider the short and long term implications. Restricted to students in the Honors Program and select science majors.