The Ohio State University at Newark
ER-7: Sustainability-Related Courses

Subject Catalog Number Course Title Description Department BIOLOGY 1101 Introductory Biology Basic principles of biology; topics include the nature of science, organismal diversity, evolution, ecology, genetics, reproduction, and cellular structure and function. Biology BIOLOGY 1101E Introductory Biology -- Embedded Honors Basic principles of biology; topics include the nature of science, organismal diversity, evolution, ecology, genetics, reproduction, and cellular structure and function. Biology BIOLOGY 1102 Human Biology Exploration of human biology; topics include structure and physiological function, reproduction and development, genetics and disease, ecology, and evolution. Biology BIOLOGY 1113 Biological Sciences: Energy Transfer and Development Exploration of biology and biological principles; evolution and the origin of life, cellular structure and function, bioenergetics, and genetics. Biology BIOLOGY 1114 Biological Sciences: Form, Function, Diversity, and Ecology Exploration of biology and biological principles; evolution and speciation, diversity in structure, function, behavior, and ecology among prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Biology COMPSTD 2341 Technology, Science, and Society Critical analysis of the relations among science, technology, and culture, with particular emphasis on ethical issues in technology and engineering. Comparative Studies. COMPSTD 2360 Introduction to Comparative Cultures Introduction to interdisciplinary field of cultural studies; emphasis on relation of cultural production to power, knowledge, and authority, globally and locally. Comparative Studies. EARTHSC 1100 Planet Earth: How It Works The materials of the Earth's crust, the processes that produce and modify them, the development of the Earth and its life forms through time, and responsible stewardship of the earth's resources Earth Science EARTHSC 1121 The Dynamic Earth Plate tectonics; rock forming processes; climate change; energy resources. Earth Science GEOG 1900 Extreme Weather and Climate Surveys characteristics and processes of Earth's atmosphere and how it interacts with the planet's surface, oceans, and human activity. The course focuses on how these interactions work to produce extreme weather events and climate extremes and how they affect people. Geography GEOG 2100 Human Geography Introduces key concepts in human geography: interconnections between people and places; the role of space and place in political, cultural, economic, and social interactions Geography POLITSC 1300 Global Politics Cooperation and conflict in world politics. Covers basic theories of international relations and key issues, including security, political economy, international organizations, and the environment Political Science RURLSOC 1500 Introduction to Rural Sociology Principles of society, major social institutions, and social change; emphasizes social changes in rural life, rural organizations, population, and family living. Rural Sociology