BIO 140 - Environmental Biology

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: DRE 098, DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030 or ENG 002 with grade P2 and MAT 003 with grade P1
Local Corequisite: BIO 140A

This course introduces environmental processes and the influence of human activities upon them. Topics include ecological concepts, population growth, natural resources, and a focus on current environmental problems from scientific, social, political, and economic perspectives. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of environmental interrelationships and of contemporary environmental issues. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. At PCC, students who plan to obtain an AA degree must take BIO 140A along with BIO-140.