Environmental Studies (ENVS)
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This introductory course explores the physical, chemical, biological, anthropological and earth sciences to provide a framework for addressing the inter-relationships of the physical and natural sciences as they affect everyday human life. The course introduces students to the basic principles of scientific study using human issues as its main theme.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
IGETC Area(s): 5A
CSU Area(s): B1, E1
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This introductory course explores the physical, chemical, biological, anthropological and earth sciences to provide a framework for addressing the inter-relationships of the physical and natural sciences as they affect everyday human life. The course introduces students to the basic principles of scientific study using human issues as its main theme.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
IGETC Area(s): 5A
CSU Area(s): B1
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course explores current environmental issues emphasizing their relationship to the physical, chemical and biological sciences. This course introduces students to the basic principles of scientific study using environmental issues as its main theme, focusing on the inter-relationships of the biotic and abiotic factors of the biosphere as they are influenced by human action.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
IGETC Area(s): 5A
CSU Area(s): B1, E1
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A
3 Units (LEC 48-54)
This course explores current environmental issues emphasizing their relationship to the physical, chemical and biological sciences. This course introduces students to the basic principles of scientific study using environmental issues as its main theme, focusing on the inter-relationships of the biotic and abiotic factors of the biosphere as they are influenced by human action.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
IGETC Area(s): 5A
CSU Area(s): B1
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A
1 Unit (LBE 48-54)
This course explores laboratory techniques used in environmental studies. The course emphasizes laboratory techniques and field-based experiences to investigate the physical, chemical, biological and earth science components of environmental science. Field trips are required.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENVS-101 (with a grade of C or better).
Transfers to both UC/CSU
IGETC Area(s): 5C
CSU Area(s): B3
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A
1 Unit (LBE 48-54)
This course explores laboratory techniques used in environmental studies. The course emphasizes laboratory techniques and field-based experiences to investigate the physical, chemical, biological and earth science components of environmental science. Field trips are required.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENVS-101 (with a grade of C or better).
Transfers to both UC/CSU
IGETC Area(s): 5C
CSU Area(s): B3
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A
4 Units (LAB 48-54, LEC 48-54)
This course focuses on sustainable management principles with application to the harvest and extraction of natural resources, particularly forest resources. Principles covered include human interactions with forest resources, forest ecology and management, renewable resources, market applications and current issues as they develop in the subject area. There is a requisite lab/field component to this course.
Transfers to both UC/CSU
AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A
1-3 Unit (IS 16-54)
Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor.
Prerequisite: One Environmental Studies class must be completed prior to enrollment; a contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.
Transfers to CSU only