— Biodiversity

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Introduction to nature, scope and geographical distribution of biodiversity (diversity of life, with emphasis on plants and animals, especially insects). Humans and biodiversity; domestication, aesthetics, ethics and valuation. Species richness and "success." Biodiversity through time; monitoring, evaluation and conservation. Biomes-global, continental and Californian. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Lecture/Discussion 1 hour(s). Cross Listing: EVE 002 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Lecture/Discussion 1 hour(s). Cross Listing: EVE 002 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE).