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Major worldwide environmental threats, policies and responses to these threats

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Intro to Environmental Science

 

ENVS 21: Intro to Environmental Science

 

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"This course presents an introduction to environmental issues, seen through the lens of the biological sciences. Basic scientific concepts at different scales of biological organization, from genes to ecosystems, are illustrated by their application to contemporary environmental questions. In lecture, students are expected to think critically, read widely, and participate in group discussions. In laboratory and field exercises, the emphasis is on applying the scientific method and analyzing data."

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