ESCI 30Biological Principles of Environmental Sciences
Introduction to biology and ecology for environmental sciences, focusing on the role of biological organisms within the Earth system. Topics span molecular/organismal interactions, such as photosynthesis and respiration, to global biogeochemical cycles including the role of microbes, net community production, and contaminant distributions.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Kresge Acad 3201 | E. Rahav | Open 49/135 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | M. Kucukosmanoglu | Open 29/50 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Thim Lecture 001 | A. Fredston | Closed 103/103 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murat Kucukosmanoglu | 5.0 / 5 | 1.8 / 5 | 100% | 4 |
| Alexa Fredston | 5.0 / 5 | 1.2 / 5 | 100% | 5 |
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