ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science

(3 units) CO4, CO9

A survey of basic ecological principles and an examination of selected environmental issues including overpopulation, pollution and energy alternatives. Credit allowed in only one of ENV 100 and ENV 101.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 120 or corequisite. Corequisite: MATH 126 or higher.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the flow of energy and matter through ecosystems; key concepts of population and community ecology; and the biogeochemical cycles that connect air, water, soil and living organisms.
2. discuss key local, regional and global environmental issues, how they relate to basic ecology and/or biogeochemical cycles, and the role of humans and technology in those issues.
3. interpret basic environmental science graphs and data and distinguish between scientific and non-scientific information for informed decision-making.
4. list and describe issues in environmental science relevant to the Truckee River watershed and the Great Basin ecosystem.

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