What is the fate of the biosphere and our species? Can humans reconcile economic and technological growth with ecological sustainability? This course examines the impact of one species, Homo sapiens, on the ecosystems of the biosphere, seeking answers to these broad questions. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Teamwork/Collaboration.
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| S1 |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CGS 427 |
M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| S2 |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CGS 427 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| S3 |
Rivera Rodriguez |
CGS 427 |
M 10:10 am-11:55 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| SS |
Rivera Rodriguez |
SAR 101 |
WF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS202 SS must also register for NS202 Lab S1, S2, or S3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from the SS lecture option ONLY. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| T1 |
Andres |
CGS 427 |
M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| T2 |
Andres |
CGS 413 |
M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| T3 |
Andres |
CGS 413 |
M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| TT |
Andres |
PHO 211 |
WF 10:10 am-11:00 am |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS202 TT must also register for NS202 Lab T1, T2, or T3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from the TT lecture option ONLY. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| U1 |
Austiff |
CGS 411 |
M 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| U2 |
Austiff |
CGS 411 |
M 10:10 am-11:55 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| U3 |
Austiff |
CGS 411 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| UU |
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ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS202 UU must also register for NS202 Lab U1, U2, or U3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from the UU lecture option ONLY. |
| UU |
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EPC 205 |
WF 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS202 UU must also register for NS202 Lab U1, U2, or U3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from the UU lecture option ONLY. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| V1 |
Hulbert |
CGS 427 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| V2 |
Hulbert |
CGS 417 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| V3 |
Hulbert |
CGS 413 |
M 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| V4 |
Lavalli |
CGS 411 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| VA |
Lavalli |
WED 208 |
WF 10:10 am-11:00 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| VV |
Hulbert |
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WF 10:10 am-11:00 am |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS202 VV must also register for NS202 Lab V1, V2, or V3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from the VV lecture option ONLY. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| W1 |
Cohen |
CGS 413 |
W 4:30 pm-6:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| W2 |
Cohen |
CGS 413 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| W3 |
Cohen |
CGS 417 |
M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| W4 |
Lavalli |
CGS 411 |
M 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| WA |
Lavalli |
CGS 521 |
MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
Students registering for lecture NS202 WA must also register for NS202 Lab W4. Your other CGS courses MUST be selected from the WW lecture option ONLY. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| WW |
Cohen |
EPC 205 |
MW 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS202 WW must also register for NS202 Lab W1, W2, or W3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from the WW lecture option ONLY. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| Y1 |
Buerger |
CGS 417 |
W 2:30 pm-4:15 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| Y2 |
Buerger |
CGS 413 |
W 8:00 am-9:45 am |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| Y3 |
Buerger |
CGS 413 |
W 12:20 pm-2:05 pm |
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SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| YY |
Buerger |
EPC 207 |
MF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
If course has flag then open seats shown are not available ; Students registering for lecture NS202 YY must also register for NS202 Lab Y1, Y2, or Y3. Your other CGS core courses MUST be selected from the YY lecture option ONLY. |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
