As one of the core courses for the environmental studies major, we will explore the structure and function of the natural world. We will examine the relationships between organisms and their physical and biological environment, global patterns of climate and biological life, patterns in population dynamics, as well as structure and change in communities of organisms. Also listed as BIOL 207. Open to first-year students. No prerequisite. Offered Term 1. (SCI: must take lab to fulfill SCI)