ENVC 225 - Current Issues in Ecology

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: A current topic of ecology will be examined through guest speakers combined with literature research and seminar presentations.

Prerequisite: ENVC 101 or 112 or BIOL& 221 or 241 or CHEM& 161 or 242 or PHYS& 241.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Academic Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Search for applied ecological literature in professional journals.
Implement the knowledge in local issues and apply that knowledge in an environmental work setting.
Utilize traditional and new means of obtaining information.

Course Contents

Selection of topic.
How to obtain information.
Introduction to the ecological subject.
Guest speaker involved in current issue.
Seminar presentations by each student followed by discussion.
Conclusion.

Instructional Units: 2