ENVS*3040 - Natural Chemicals in the Environment
Course Description
This course explores the roles of naturally occurring chemicals in the inter-relationships of organisms, and the historical and current uses of natural chemicals by humans for agricultural and medicinal purposes.
Note: This course can be taken individually or as a part of a certificate program.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize the origin of the many chemicals that you use in your daily lives;
- Recognize how and why natural chemicals have come to play important roles in human life;
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills;
- Recognize and explain the ecological roles of natural chemicals;
- Describe and assess the application of natural chemicals in agriculture and medicine;
- Explain the pharmacological basis of the effects of certain natural chemicals;
- Analyze and debate issues concerning the use of natural chemicals; and
- Construct arguments relating natural chemicals to conservation issues.
Course Topics
- Chemicals in the natural world
- Agricultural uses of natural chemicals
- Clinical uses of natural chemicals
- From forest to pharmacy
Additional Requirements
Prerequisite(s): BIOL*1040 or (2 of BIOL*1050, BIOL*1070, BIOL*1080, BIOL*1090)
Equate(s): ENVB*3040
Assessment
Assessment Item | Weight |
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Literature Assignment | 6% |
Q & A Assignments (3 x 8%) | 24% |
Group Debate Assignments (2 x 20%) | 40% |
Take-Home Final Exam | 30% |
Total | 100% |
Note:
Additional Technical Requirements
This course will use the following:
- Zoom as a video communication tool. A Webcam, a microphone to record video, and headphones/speakers to play back the recording are also needed.
Please view the Technical Considerations.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Environmental Conservation : Electives
Technical Requirements
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*Course details are subject to change.