ESYS 101Environmental Biology
This course surveys biochemical and physiological processes governing the relationship between organisms and their environments, such as those involved in element cycling and cellular homeostasis. The course introduces biological perspectives on human activities ranging from antibiotic use to genetic engineering.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “BILD 1 or 2 or 3 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Fall (4 programs).
Required in (4)
- Environmental Systems—Earth Sciences (B.S.)
- Environmental Systems—Ecology, Behavior and Evolution (B.S.)
- Environmental Systems—Environmental Chemistry (B.S.)
- Environmental Systems—Environmental Policy (B.A.)
One of the options in (5)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Environmental Chemistry (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Renewable Energy and Environmental Flows (B.S.)
- Public Health (B.S.)