GES 103 - The Life and Environmental Sciences Around Us

Units: 3

Introduces some of the basic concepts and ideas of life and environmental sciences and demonstrates how they are applicable to the world around us. Fundamental ideas to be introduced include evolution, biological molecules, genetics, physiology, and ecology. The scientific principles will be covered from a conceptual viewpoint at a level suitable for non-science majors. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I or II, or who have completed MATH 101 , MATH 105 or ESM 105 with a grade of C- (1.7) or better, or who have completed ESM 104 with a grade of B- (2.7) or better, or who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement prior to Fall 2018.

Satisfies GE area: B2