The nature of the biosphere: scientific bases of important environmental issues; evolution of life; properties and dynamics of populations and ecosystems; biodiversity; introduction to identification skills; sustainability of renewable resources, including food. Not acceptable for credit in a Bachelor of Science program. Precludes additional credit for ISCI 1000. Prerequisite(s): a knowledge of Grade 10 advanced level Mathematics will be assumed. Lectures/demonstrations three hours a week and project assignments.
The nature of the biosphere: scientific bases of important environmental issues; evolution of life; properties and dynamics of populations and ecosystems; biodiversity; introduction to identification skills; sustainability of renewable resources, including food. Not acceptable for credit in a Bachelor of Science program. Precludes additional credit for ISCI 1000. Prerequisite(s): a knowledge of Grade 10 advanced level Mathematics will be assumed. Lectures/demonstrations three hours a week and project assignments.
