Course Title:

BIOL 2406 Environmental Biology

Course Prefix & Number: 

Biol 2406

Section Number: 

520

Semester/Year:

SU 2019

Semester Credit Hours:

4

Lecture Hours:

3

Lab Hours:

1

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

Principles of environmental systems and ecology, including biogeochemical cycles, energy transformations, abiotic interactions, symbiotic relationships, natural resources and their management, lifestyle analysis, evolutionary trends, hazards and risks, and approaches to ecological research.

Course Prerequisite(s):

Required Course Materials and Technology:

• Text - Hard or electronic copy: Principles of Environmental Science 8^th., Cunningham - ISBN  9780078036071
• Computer and Reliable Internet access. Computer labs and internet access are available on campus.
• An up-to-date internet browser. See the requirements: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10720
• Software requirements: Respondus Lock Down Browser is required for taking exams and quizzes. For more information https://ecampushelpdesk.nctc.edu/hc/en-us/articles/203261940-Respondus-LDB-What-Students-Need-to-Know
• Microsoft Office free download:  https://products.office.com/en-us/student/office-in-education
• Google Docs for collaboration with classmates: https://www.google.com/docs/about/
• For NCTC technical support, visit the eLearning page: https://www.nctc.edu/elearning/index.html
• For Canvas related issues: https://ecampushelpdesk.nctc.edu/hc/en-us/categories/200109234-Students ; For general Canvas information: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10721