Designed to give an overview of basic environmental principles. Concepts central to the biological and physical sciences will be covered to provide a background for understanding the environment. The basic environmental issues of human population growth, biodiversity, natural resources and energy use, and their role in the wellbeing of the environment will be highlighted. Ethical, social, economic, and political interrelationships will also be discussed. This material will provide a good foundation for sound decisions regarding environmental issues.
Course Code: NSC 2100
Credit Hours: 3
Level: Lower-Level
Program Placement: Semester V
Course description sourced verbatim from the official Northwood University 2025–2026 Academic Catalog and program curriculum guide. Northwood reserves the right to revise course content between publications.