PSC 10 - Introduction to Environmental Science

    Recent Professors
    Colin B. Ferguson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of PSC 10
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective, focusing on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth system, the interaction between humans and these processes, and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions. Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and non-renewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management. The concepts will be reinforced with an integrated laboratory program. (C-ID ENVS 100).
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:00am–1:50pm, Tue 11:00am–1:50pm, Tue 2:00pm–4:50pm