Description
Integral Ecology First Studies Program: Biodiversity
This course explores the environmental crisis of the loss of biodiversity. It covers the evolutionary origin of biodiversity, the importance and glory of biodiversity, and how ecosystem structure and function collapses when we reach the tipping point of species extinction.

The course is intended for Jesuit men in formation in the First Studies Program, and is limited to them. No prerequisites are required.

Outcomes: First Studies men will grasp the scientific concepts of biodiversity, explore the ethical and spiritual dimensions of biodiversity loss, and take actions to lessen the loss of biodiversity.
Details
Grading Basis
Credit / No Credit
Units
1
Component
Lecture - Required
Offering
Course
ENVS 490B
Academic Group
Inst of Environmntl Sustainabl
Academic Organization
Inst of Environmntl Sustainabl