GNSCI 142 - Biological Science: Pollinators and Global Change

Credits: (4)
Through an in-depth examination of pollinator biology and the contemporary threats to pollinators, students will explore the process of doing science and the role of science in society. By using critical thinking and quantitative methods, students will solve problems in an integrated lecture and lab setting, and upon completion, students will have the tools necessary to understand and critically evaluate the science that they encounter in their lives. In the first half of the course, specific topics covered will include pollinator biology and diversity, plant-pollinator interactions, and the importance for pollinators in natural and agricultural system. With a solid foundation in pollinator biology and ecology, students will be prepared to explore components of global change and their causes and evaluate how and why these changes negatively affect pollinators. The course will conclude with a synthesis of the status of pollinators and steps that can be taken to conserve pollinators. This General Science course is designed to fulfill the core science requirement. (As needed)