BIOL 1060 - Environmental Science

Institution:

Volunteer State Community College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course is a survey of the major environmental issues and concerns facing our planet. From a background study of natural ecosystems and human populations, the course will survey the environment, social, and economic consequences of energy generation, resource consumption, over-population, and pollution, with the goal of establishing what actually constitutes sustainability and wise environmental stewardship. Local field trips, online laboratory exercises, on campus laboratory exercises, simulations, and debates will be a major part of the course. (This course was previously BIOL 1040.)

PREREQUISITE: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing.

COREQUISITE: BIOL 1060L

Contact Hours: Three lecture hours per weekLaboratory Hours: Three field/laboratory hours per week

GEN ED: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.

CREDITS: (4)

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.volstate.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 452-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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