1. The Living World: Ecosystems
Introduction to Ecosystems
Terrestrial Biomes
Aquatic Biomes
The Carbon Cycle
The Nitrogen Cycle
The Phosphorus Cycle
The Hydrologic (Water) Cycle
Primary Productivity
Trophic Levels
Energy Flow and the 10% Rule
Food Chains and Food Webs
2. The Living World: Biodiversity
Introduction to Biodiversity
Ecosystem Services
Island Biogeography
Ecological Tolerance
Natural Disruptions to Ecosystems
Adaptations
Ecological Succession
3. Populations
Generalist and Specialist Species
K-Selected and r-Selected Species
Survivorship Curves
Carrying Capacity
Population Growth and Resource Availability
Age-Structure Diagrams
Total Fertility Rate
Human Population Dynamics
Demographic Transition
4. Earth Systems and Resources
Plate Tectonics
Soil Formation and Erosion
Soil Composition and Properties
Earth’s Atmosphere
Global Wind Patterns
Watersheds
Solar Radiation and Earth’s Seasons
Earth’s Geography and Climate
El Niño and La Niña
5. Land and Water Use
The Tragedy of the Commons
Clearcutting
The Agricultural and Green Revolutions
Impacts of Agricultural Practices
Irrigation Methods
Pest Control Methods
Meat Production Methods
Impacts of Overfishing
Impacts of Mining
Impacts of Urbanization
Ecological Footprints
Introduction to Sustainability
Methods to Reduce Urban Runoff
Integrated Pest Management
Sustainable Agriculture
Aquaculture
Sustainable Forestry
6. Energy Resources and Consumption
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Global Energy Consumption
Fuel Types and Uses
Distribution of Natural Energy Sources
Fossil Fuels
Nuclear Power
Energy from Biomass
Solar Energy
Hydroelectric Power
Geothermal Energy
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Wind Energy
Energy Conservation
7. Atmospheric Pollution
Introduction to Air Pollution
Photochemical Smog
Thermal (Temperature) Inversion
Atmospheric CO₂ and Particulates
Indoor Air Pollutants
Reduction of Air Pollutants
Acid Rain (Deposition)
Noise Pollution
8. Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution
Sources of Pollution
Human Impacts on Ecosystems
Endocrine Disruptors
Human Impacts on Wetlands and Mangroves
Eutrophication
Thermal Pollution
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification
Solid Waste Disposal
Waste Reduction Methods
Sewage Treatment
Lethal Dose (LD50)
Dose-Response Curve
Pollution and Human Health
Pathogens and Infectious Diseases
9. Global Change
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
Reducing Ozone Depletion
The Greenhouse Effect
Increases in Greenhouse Gases
Global Climate Change
Ocean Warming
Ocean Acidification
Invasive Species
Endangered Species
Human Impacts on Biodiversity
