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BCH 249

Sustainable Human Ecosystems

Catalog2026-2027
Credits2 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeA
Standard

Overview

Description

Study of global food/hunger insecurity, science-based strategies to improve and sustain human food production into the future, preserve and improve environmental quality and promote human health.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • at least Sophomore standing
ENG 102

Recommended Preparation

BIOL 190ABIOL 191A
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102; at least Sophomore standing.

Recommended Preparation

Recommended Preparation: BIOL 190A; BIOL 191A.

Units

Lecture2

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Core

CO9

Restrictions

at least Sophomore standing

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • articulate how research advancements have and will impact global food security, environment sustainability and human health.
  • distinguish between sound and unsound interpretation of science.
  • demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the validity of information that commonly appears in the lay public, i.e. newspapers, magazines, social media, electronic communications, radio and television.