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

Science

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.