When Offered: Fall; Spring GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID) An in-depth study of environmental problems from a systems/ecological perspective, with emphasis on the scientific basis of the problems and solutions. Topics will vary by semester but will generally include population growth; mineral water and wildlife resources; energy resources; and waste and pollution. Involves significant written assignments. Lecture three hours. Prerequisites: BIO 1802 and RC 2001 or its equivalent.