Jan 28, 2025  
Rensselaer Catalog 2023-2024 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2023-2024 [Archived Catalog]

Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

BIOL 4520 - Human Population


This interdisciplinary science course examines the human ecology of the global human overpopulation problem. Pollution, resource depletion, extinctions, unrest and carrying capacity are explored, as well as political, psychological, cultural and technological adaptations. Feedback mechanisms will be proposed, discussed, and interpreted. Students will engage in debate and systems dynamics model building. 

Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 1010   and MATH 1010  

Graded: Y

Credit Hours: 4



Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)