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Natural Science II: Human Ecology/Global Ecology

CGS NS 202

What is the fate of the biosphere and our species? Can humans reconcile economic and technological growth with ecological sustainability? Building on the concepts and information from the first semester, this course examines the impact of one species, Homo sapiens, on the ecosystems of the biosphere, seeking answers to these broad questions. This includes an investigation of the physical forces that shape global climates and ultimately constrain life on Earth. An examination of the interrelationships between the abiotic and biotic components in ecosystems leads to an investigation of the forces that influence biological diversity. The integrative study of population biology culminates in an investigation of the population dynamics of our own species and the implications the exponential growth of the human population may have on global resources and the biosphere. The foundation in general ecology and human population dynamics allows a serious consideration of the technological impact of humans on the delicately balanced ecosystems of Earth. The interrelationship between science and society that has been explored in this course and throughout the year leads to the Capstone Project, which concludes the sophomore year.

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
S1 Baublitz CGS 505 M 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
S1 Baublitz CGS 505 R 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
S1 Baublitz CGS 417 R 10:00 am-12:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
S2 Baublitz CGS 505 M 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
S2 Baublitz CGS 505 R 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
S2 Baublitz CGS 417 T 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
S3 Baublitz CGS 505 M 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
S3 Baublitz CGS 505 R 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
S3 Baublitz CGS 417 F 9:00 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
S4 Baublitz CGS 505 M 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
S4 Baublitz CGS 505 R 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
S4 Baublitz CGS 417 R 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
T1 Sommers Smit CGS 511 M 11:00 am-12:00 pm
T1 Sommers Smit CGS 129 W 11:00 am-12:00 pm
T1 Sommers Smit CGS 427 W 8:00 am-10:00 am

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
T2 Sommers Smit CGS 511 M 11:00 am-12:00 pm
T2 Sommers Smit CGS 129 W 11:00 am-12:00 pm
T2 Sommers Smit CGS 427 W 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
T3 Sommers Smit CGS 511 M 11:00 am-12:00 pm
T3 Sommers Smit CGS 129 W 11:00 am-12:00 pm
T3 Sommers Smit CGS 427 T 8:00 am-10:00 am

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
T4 Sommers Smit CGS 511 M 11:00 am-12:00 pm
T4 Sommers Smit CGS 129 W 11:00 am-12:00 pm
T4 Sommers Smit CGS 427 F 9:00 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
U1 Buerger CGS 129 M 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
U1 Buerger CGS 505 W 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
U1 Buerger CGS 411 R 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
U2 Buerger CGS 129 M 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
U2 Buerger CGS 505 W 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
U2 Buerger CGS 411 W 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
U3 Buerger CGS 129 M 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
U3 Buerger CGS 505 W 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
U3 Buerger CGS 411 F 9:00 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
U4 Buerger CGS 129 M 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
U4 Buerger CGS 505 W 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
U4 Buerger CGS 411 R 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
V1 Schoch CGS 129 M 10:00 am-11:00 am
V1 Schoch CGS 505 F 10:00 am-11:00 am
V1 Schoch CGS 411 R 9:00 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
V2 Schoch CGS 129 M 10:00 am-11:00 am
V2 Schoch CGS 505 F 10:00 am-11:00 am
V2 Schoch CGS 411 R 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
V3 Schoch CGS 129 M 10:00 am-11:00 am
V3 Schoch CGS 505 F 10:00 am-11:00 am
V3 Schoch CGS 411 T 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
V4 Schoch CGS 129 M 10:00 am-11:00 am
V4 Schoch CGS 505 F 10:00 am-11:00 am
V4 Schoch CGS 411 T 3:00 pm-5:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
W1 Lavalli CGS 511 M 9:00 am-10:00 am
W1 Lavalli CGS 511 W 9:00 am-10:00 am
W1 Lavalli CGS 427 W 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
W2 Lavalli CGS 511 M 9:00 am-10:00 am
W2 Lavalli CGS 511 W 9:00 am-10:00 am
W2 Lavalli CGS 427 W 10:00 am-12:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
W3 Lavalli CGS 511 M 9:00 am-10:00 am
W3 Lavalli CGS 511 W 9:00 am-10:00 am
W3 Lavalli CGS 427 F 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
W4 Lavalli CGS 511 M 9:00 am-10:00 am
W4 Lavalli CGS 511 W 9:00 am-10:00 am
W4 Lavalli CGS 427 T 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
X1 Busher CGS 527 M 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
X1 Busher CGS 527 W 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
X1 Busher CGS 413 T 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
X2 Busher CGS 527 M 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
X2 Busher CGS 527 W 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
X2 Busher CGS 413 W 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
Y1 Andres CGS 505 M 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Y1 Andres CGS 505 W 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Y1 Andres CGS 413 W 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
Y2 Andres CGS 505 M 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Y2 Andres CGS 505 W 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Y2 Andres CGS 413 W 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
Y3 Andres CGS 505 M 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Y3 Andres CGS 505 W 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Y3 Andres CGS 413 T 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

SPRG 2013 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
Y4 Andres CGS 505 M 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Y4 Andres CGS 505 W 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Y4 Andres CGS 413 F 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the Student Link for the most up-to-date course information.