BIOL 335 - The Biosphere

Units: 3
Three hours of lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4)
The biosphere, the region of the planet where life exists, extends up into the atmosphere as well as down into the deepest ocean trenches. This course will examine the origin, workings, and human influence on earth’s biosphere. Topics include evolution of life on earth, atmosphere and climate changes, earth’s resources and human impacts.
GenEd: UDGE-B
CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches