Course Description

Biology 285b Environmental Biology

(Given by the Department of Plant Sciences.) Basic principles of environmental biology, human ecology, ecosystem structure and function. Human population growth and its impact on soil, water, energy, agriculture and natural populations of plants and animals. Environmental problems created by resource exploitation and possible solutions.

Antirequisite: Biology 126.

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 60% in Biology 022 or 023; or registration in Human Ecology Foods and Nutrition program.

2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours, half course.

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