This is a science course designed to investigate the role of humans in their environment. Students develop a knowledge base about their biological and physical environment. This information leads to exploration of human dependence on, technological control over, and interactions with the environment. Emphasis is placed on sustaining resources and making informed choices concerning environmental issues.

 Laboratory based application of topics covered in the lecture.

Introduction to the importance of plants as the foundation of terrestrial ecosystems and producers that fuel life on land, including plant ecology, diversity, evolution, structure, and adaptations, as well as human uses of plant products. This course does not fulfill the requirements for a major in biology.

Laboratory based application of topics covered in the lecture.