SCI/256
People, Science and the Environment
Course level: Undergraduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This in-depth environmental science course examines how people use science to understand how they relate to the environment. The course explores relationships between people and ecosystems, and the science behind how ecosystems work. It reviews the historical development of the environmental movement, interactions between humans and natural ecosystems, and more specifically, the role of a growing population and associated pressures on natural resources. This course further examines how economics, natural systems, and conservation are interrelated. The many forms of pollution as well as types of energy resources are addressed. This course challenges students to consider the impact of lifestyle choices on environmental sustainability.
Prerequisites
None
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Presentations
Correlate the impact of environmental health to changes in human activities
Training and Development
Link the role of environmental science to informing environmental regulations
Consulting
Explain impacts of human activities on environmental health