Global Change Biology
Human activities are changing our planet to such an extent that scientists have proposed we are in a new geological epoch, the 'Anthropocene'. Through lectures, discussions, and group projects we will examine key elements of global change including biodiversity loss, land-use alterations, climate change, and pollution.
Prerequisite: BIOL 265 or ENVS 280.
Outcomes: Learn global element cycles that drive biological processes; Read, critique, and discuss primary scientific literature.
Prerequisite: BIOL 265 or ENVS 280.
Outcomes: Learn global element cycles that drive biological processes; Read, critique, and discuss primary scientific literature.