| ENVSC-10 Introduction to Environmental Science |
| CSU and UC | (4 units LEC/LAB) | |
| A study of the principles of ecology. Ecosystem structure and function, biodiversity, evolution, extinction, and population dynamics will be studied. These concepts will be applied to the analysis of environmental problems. Laboratories augment lecture topics and stress field and laboratory work involving observation, data collection, and analysis. |
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| Recommended Prep: ENGL-150 |
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| ENVSC-11 Environmental Ethics |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An examination of issues arising out of ethical considerations related to the general environment and specific ecosystems, life forms, and places. Students will engage scientific, philosophical, and cultural concepts of nature and explore the social and personal ramifications for current ethical choices regarding local, regional, national, and global issues. |
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| ENVSC-12 Earth’s Changing Climate |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| A planet-scale examination of the Earth’s atmosphere and climate. This course will include an in-depth look at the factors controlling climate, its changes over time, and the timeline of global climatic changes. This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the Earth’s climatic systems and interactions. |
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| ENVSC-15 Introduction to Energy |
| CSU and UC | (3 units LEC) | |
| An introductory study of humanity’s past and present use of available energy resources and an examination of potential future directions in energy use. Students will learn about the physical principles of energy resources and consider issues of environmental impact, economics and sustainability. |
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| ENVSC-22 Solar Heating Design |
| CSU | (2 units LEC) | |
| A course in passive solar design for space heating, cooling and domestic water heating. Remodeling existing structures, discussion of new construction and collector sizing will be covered. |
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| Recommended Prep: MATH-380 |
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