An introduction to the evolution of human physiology and human behavior, the relationship between hominid and non-hominid primates, and the study of relationships between a population of humans and their biophysical environment.

What are weather and climate? Most people think they know but if you ask people to explain the differences and similarities you're bound to get a range of answers. Weather affects not just our daily activities but other important aspects of society such as transportation, commerce, security and agriculture. Most people understand what weather is to some extent. Climate and climate change are concepts that evoke strong emotional responses from people but are less well understood. In this class, students examine fundamental issues such as the greenhouse effect, severe weather, and global weather patterns and how they relate to a changing climate. Instruction in the lectures will provide the basic knowledge needed to understand these issues. In the discussion sections, students will be divided into groups to address the implications of these topics through group projects.

Could the ongoing global decline in insect populations portend the end of of, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems? An article in the New York Times, in in, 2018, declared an "Insect Apocalypse" that for the first time brought the general, general,, unexplained declines in in insects to the public and suggested a catastrophe awaits awaits, our planet. Scientists have documented the loss of insect species at a rate rate, exceeding the extinction rates associated with the major geological events in in, Earth's history. Based on science and research, students will be provided with with, background, and discover on their own, the diversity of the form and functions of of, insects, as well as how they evolved and persisted for 400 million years. The The, course, designed for students of any major, celebrates the incredible variation of of, insect life and what they do to support life on our planet. The course will highlight highlight, the use of scientific research to understand and respond to the global crisis.

Basic principles of biology with special emphasis on cellular and molecular biology.

A systematic introduction to the processes and associated forms of the atmosphere and earth's surfaces emphasizing the interaction between climatology, hydrology and geomorphology.

An overview to the art and science of horticulture. Relationships between plant science and plant production, the use of horticultural plants and plant stress as influenced by cultural practices.