Evaluates the relationships between human populations and the natural environment. Introduces the fundamental science needed to critically analyze claims, arguments and evidence related to environmental concerns. Analyzes environmental problems and issues in terms of the underlying basic physical, chemical, and biological sciences and integrates concepts and information from many fields to support an understanding of the ecology of our planet, how we interact with it, and how our species affects the earth and its life-support systems. Laboratory sessions introduce field techniques for investigating environmental questions. AN INDEPENDENTLY DESIGNED AND EXECUTED RESEARCH PROJECT IS COMPLETED IN THE LABORATORY. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Fulfills general education requirement in Scientific Reeasoning. Designed for non-science majors.Co-requisite: BIO-115L. [ 4 credits ]