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UCOR 3800-06 Conserving Large Carnivores

Course Type:

UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges

Faculty:

Jordan, Mark

Term:

Fall

Year:

2024

Module:

Module III

Course Description

The influence of humans increasingly shapes the natural landscapes and systems of this planet, leading to concerns and sometimes conflict involving wildlife. This course is intended to provide an introduction to wildlife biology and conservation by investigating the suite of pressures influencing species survival. We assume that you do not have a background in college-level biology and that you are not in a natural resource or biology program. A strong interest in learning how and why humans affect wildlife is essential to succeeding in this course.

UCOR 3800-07 Cancer in the 21st Century

Course Type:

UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges

Faculty:

Bourns, Brenda

Term:

Fall

Year:

2024

Module:

Module III

Course Description

What is cancer, what causes it, and what can you do about it? In this course, we will explore the basics of cancer biology, the link between genetics, environment, and cancer, and the many treatments for cancer. Along the way, we will discuss issues surrounding environmental and social justice, and the impact of lifestyle on cancer risk.