Introduction to environmental science issues, the scientific method, systems and feedback, biogeochemical cycles, human population growth, communities and ecosystems, productivity and energy flow, world food supply, the environmental effects of agriculture, and endangered species. 09/28/2020-12/09/2020
Introduction to minerals and the environment, the scientific method, environmental economics, waste management, biological diversity, biogeography and invasive species, ecological succession and ecosystem restoration, water management, water pollution, urban environments, and environmental sustainability. Recommended: MTH-060 or MTH-098 with a C or better, or placement in MTH-065. WRD-098.

Natural History Western Deserts

Required: Student Petition. Students will travel to Death Valley to study desert processes during Spring Break (3/23-4/01). In addition, 4 meetings are required (6pm-7:20pm on Monday 1/23, 1/30, 2/27 and one meeting TBA). Contact Jennifer Bown (jenb@clackamas.edu) or Sarah Hoover (sarahh@clackamas.edu) for more information.