Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Laboratory Hours: 3 A survey of the forces, including humans, that shape our physical and biologic environment, and how they affect life on Earth. Introduction to the science and policy of global and regional environmental issues, including pollution, climate change, and sustainability of land, water, and energy resources. Lab activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze environmental data. (Students should not take both GEOL 1305 and GEOL 1405)