BIOLOGY153S

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Climate, Coffee, & Coronavirus: Why Ecology Matters to Human Health

Biology Dept. A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

BIOLOGY

Catalog Number

153S

Title

Climate, Coffee, & Coronavirus: Why Ecology Matters to Human Health

Course Description

This course explores interactions between organisms and their environments that impact human health and wellbeing. We will examine the effects of climate change and human population growth on our food supply, water availability, the spread of disease, and ecosystem services. Case studies will be used to illustrate the scientific process, to evaluate supporting evidence, and to investigate ethical issues. Cross-listed between Biology, Global Health, and Environmental Studies and the fall seminar is affiliated with a Duke Immerse Cluster: Pandemics, Health & Power. Not open to students who have taken Biology 209-1 or Biology 209S-1.

Grading Basis

Graded

Consent (Permission Number)

Instructor Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Seminar

Crosslisted Courses

General Education Curriculum Codes

(STS) Sci, Tech, and Society, (W) Writing, (NS) Natural Sciences