EESC 241 - Environmental Biology Laboratory

Introductory investigations of living organisms, focusing on biological processes, biodiversity, environment influences on organisms, how organisms influence the environment, and species conservation and resource sustainability. Methods of scientific inquiry, experimental design, data analysis, science as a creative process.

Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-5C - Lower Division Laboratory
Co-requisites: EESC 240.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY


Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
 

1. Apply knowledge of evolution, biodiversity, the influence of local climate and other environmental factors, and ecology in a variety of contexts, both inside the laboratory and outdoors.
2. Design and conduct simple experiments, with control and treatment groups, hypotheses, and proper documentation, data collection, and data analysis practices.
3. Identify common local plants, and explain how each is uniquely adapted to the local environment.
4. Explain ways in which scientific inquiry is an iterative, creative process, while citing examples from course activities.

1. Apply their knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and data about the physical and life sciences through laboratory or field activities.
2. Apply their understanding of scientific practices, including the scientific method in a laboratory or field setting.
3. Apply accepted standards related to safety and ethics associated with conducting and communicating scientific inquiry, while completing laboratory or field activities.