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Environmental Biology

Biological & Health Sciences Division CLC - College of Lake County

Course Description

This course focuses on the relationships between humans and the environment. Topics include ecology, population biology, modification of our environment, resource use, land use planning, pollution, and energy. The goal is to better understand the biological and social problems that human use and misuse of the environment cause. Students may not receive credit for both BIO 120 and BIO 140. NOTE: Required, local field trips are scheduled during several (approximate1/2) of the lab periods. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from field sites. This course is recommended for non-science majors needing a one-semester lab science course.

Minimum Credit Hours

4

Maximum Credit Hours

4

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-2)

PCS Code

1.1

IAI Code

L1905L

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): College Reading and Writing Readiness OR concurrent enrollment in ENG 109 or ELI 109 or ELI 110 or ENG 100 AND Basic Algebra Readiness

Course fee

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