Pt. I. Humans and nature: An overview -- 1. Environmental problems and their causes -- 2. Brief history of resource use and conservation -- Pt. II. Scientific principles and concepts -- 3. Matter and energy resources: Types and concepts -- 4. Ecosystems and how they work -- 5. Atmosphere, climate, weather, and life -- 6. Changes in populations, communities, and ecosystems -- 7. Geologic processes: The dynamic earth -- Pt. III. The human population -- 8. Population dynamics and population regulation -- 9. Population distribution: Urban living -- Pt. IV. Ultimate global problems -- 10. Deforestation and loss of biodiversity -- 11. Global warming and ozone loss: Apocalypse soon? -- Pt. V. Resources and resource management -- 12. Soil resources -- 13. Water resources -- 14. Food resources -- 15. Biodiversity: Forests, rangelands, parks, and wilderness -- 16. Wildlife resources and preserving biodiversity -- 17. Perpetual and renewable energy resources -- 18. Nonrenewable energy resources -- 19. Nonrenewable mineral resources and solid waste -- Pt. VI. Pollution -- 20. Risk and human health -- 21. Hazardous waste -- 22. Air pollution -- 23. Water pollution -- 24. Pesticides and pest control -- Pt. VII. Environment and society -- 25. Economics and environment -- 26. Politics and environment -- 27. Worldviews, ethics, and sustainability

1. Human ecology
2. Environmental policy
3. Environmental sciences