Biology 1230

Environmental Biology

John E. Averett

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Course Content: Biology 1230 is an introductory course for both science and non-science majors. Although taught as a course in Biology Department, no prior knowledge of biology is assumed; the information is drawn from a number of different fields and is especially appropriate for those outside the sciences. An objective of the course is to relate environmental issues to biological, social, economic, and political concerns. Principal areas of discussion include:

Syllabus

Schedule

Readings:

 

Georgia Parks

Georgia landcover map

 

Tidal Creek, Sapelo Island

 

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Understanding our Environment:

Scientific Concepts and Principles

 Introduction Ecology
Scientific Process   Evolution
     

Yellowstone Wolf Page

Wolf Restoration, Yellowstone Park

Thinking Like A Mountain

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Biodiversity and Community Structure
 Population   Systematics   Biomes
 Biodiversity    
  Wildlife Resources  

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Biological Resources

 Wood and Forests

 Agriculture

   Major Food Sources

 Pesticides

 

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Water and Air

 Air Pollution   Water Pollution   Energy
 Climate Change    
    

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Conservation and Ethics

 Tomorrow's World  Worldviews
 Land Ethic  Study Guide

 

 

 



Department of Biology, Georgia Southern University

last modified: 7/31/08