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May 26, 2024
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BIOL 120 - Perspectives in Biology 5 Credits Lecture, reading and discussion course in biological concepts related to problems of current concern.
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 or higher min 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve General non-majors students. Active Date 2015-05-28
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Course Outline Overview of major principles of biology principles
Survey of current issues that affect global ecosystems and human health, with emphasis on the Pacific Northwest including (but not limited to):
Energy: fossil fuels, nuclear, alternative energy sources
Water use
Pollution: air, land, sea
Population Growth
Urban planning
Habitat use:
Food & Agriculture
Aquaculture
Oceans
Human Health
Sustainability
Human Impact on the Environment
Student Learning Outcomes Student should be able to demonstrate awareness of biologically based social problems.
Student should be able to critically analyze the propaganda in the popular press in light of these biological principles.
Student should develop a rational background to make rational decisions to problems which confront us in government, business, community and neighborhood affairs.
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