2022 Fall
ESPM 2 001 - LEC 001
The Biosphere
Ronald G Amundson
Class #:27363
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 160
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 160
Waitlist Max: 50
Open Reserved Seats:0
Hours & Workload
1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 5 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Final Exam
MON, DECEMBER 12TH
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Hearst Mining 390
Other classes by Ronald G Amundson
+ 1 Independent Study
Course Catalog Description
An introduction to the unifying principles and fundamental concepts underlying our scientific understanding of the biosphere. Topics covered include the physical life support system on earth; nutrient cycles and factors regulating the chemical composition of water, air, and soil; the architecture and physiology of life; population biology and community ecology; human dependence on the biosphere; and the magnitude and consequences of human interventions in the biosphere.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Biological Science, L&S Breadth
Meets Physical Science, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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