
Gaston E. "Chip" Small
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Ave.
Saint Paul MN 55105
Professional Interests
- Application of ecosystem ecology to sustainability science
- Human alteration of biogeochemical cycles
- Fate of anthropogenic nutrients in aquatic ecosystems
- Communicating science to the public
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Fall 2019 Courses
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BIOL 209 - 04 | Biology of Sustainability | - T - R - - - | 0955 - 1135 | OSS 327 | ||||
Description of course Genetics B/ Lab: |
Days of Week:- T - R - - - Time of Day:0955 - 1135 Location:OSS 327 Course Registration Number:40986 (View in ClassFinder) Credit Hours:4 Credit Hours Instructor:Gaston E. Small Influences of humans on the global environment have reached unprecedented levels, increasing the need for society to strive to live in a sustainable manner. Many issues facing the environment have a biological basis. Thus, an understanding of basic biology is necessary to understand and address many environmental issues. This course will cover the fundamental biology involved with five environmental issues at the global scale: climate change, excessive nutrient loading into ecosystems, agricultural production, chemical contaminants, and loss of biodiversity. Specific biological principles to be covered include energy and nutrient mass balance by organisms and ecosystems, homeostasis and organismal physiology, and population dynamics and conservation biology. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C- in BIOL 208, or any 100-level GEOL, and CHEM 112 or CHEM 115 Schedule Details
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