BIO 1000: course schedule

SCHEDULE (subject to change)
DATES (see resource pages for details)	QUESTION FOR DISCUSSION (see resource page for details, see BlackBoard for links to the resource pages)
1/11	Introduction to course
1/11 - 1/18	1 How will you succeed in this class?
1/18 - 1/25	2 What are "environmentalism" and "environmental science"?
1/25 - 2/1	3 Can you do "right" or "wrong" to the environment?
2/1 - 2/8	4 What is the value of a forest?
2/8 - 2/15	5 What should the government's role be in protecting the environment?
2/15 - 2/22	EXAM 1: Given in class, take home. Submit via e-mail by midnight, 2/22
2/22 - 2/29	6 Is human overpopulation a problem?
2/29 - 3/7	7 What is the best way to ensure there is enough food for everyone?
3/7 - 3/14	8 Where does our energy future lie?
No F2F on 3/14, class will meet on line. Discussion encouraged over Spring Break (3/15-3/23)
3/14 - 3/28	9 Should we be concerned about using up any of the Earth's resources?
3/28 - 4/4	EXAM 2: Presented on-line, due via e-mail by midnight, 4/4
4/4 - 4/11	10 Why is evolution important?
4/11 - 4/18	11 Should we designate & protect "endangered species" or ecosystems?
4/18 - 5/2	12 What would is appropriate foreign policy with respect to other countries & regions?
4/25 - 5/2	13 Environmental activism
Wednesday 5/9	Final Exam: In class exam. Select two of the topics discussed in the class, be prepared to write, in detail, about those topics. (You will be able to use your text and notes.)