Transfers ToCSUDescriptionDesigned to prepare non-native speakers for transfer- level English composition courses with focus on writing multi-paragraph researched essays. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES The environmental sciences focus on understanding the relationships between nature and humanity.The courses offered provide the necessary background knowledge and training for students to successfully transfer into prominent four-year colleges and universities in the fields of environmental studies and sciences. Environmental scientists are needed to develop sustainable solutions to global problems currently facing our society. An associate degree is not currently available in Environmental Sciences. Associate in Science for Transfer Degree: Environmental Science The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an "associate degree for transfer", a newly established variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS- T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn one of these degrees, students must complete: Degree Student Learning Outcome: 1. 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC). 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer also require that students must earn a C, or Pass (P), or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. At the time of catalog publication, a student may earn an AS-T in Environmental Science. Additional majors are being developed. Please see a counselor or visit www.canyons.edu for more information. Degree Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to apply physical, biological and social science principles and research to address current environmental issues. Program Requirements: Units Required: 41-42 .......................................................Units BIOSCI-106 Organismal & Environmental Biology..............................................4.0 OR BIOSCI-106H Organismal & Environmental Biology - Honors...............................4.0 BIOSCI-107 Molecular and Cellular Biology.........4.0 OR BIOSCI-107H Molecular and Cellular Biology Honors..............................................4.0 CHEM-201 General Chemistry I..........................5.0 OR CHEM-201H General Chemistry I � Honors..........5.0 ECON-202 Microeconomics ...............................3.0 OR ECON-202H Microeconomics - Honors.................3.0 College of the Canyons 143 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ENVRMT-103 Introduction to Environmental Science.............................................4.0 MATH-140 Introductory Statistics.......................4.0 OR MATH-140H Introductory Statistics � Honors.......4.0 MATH-140X Statistics with Support......................5.0 MATH-211 Calculus I..........................................5.0 OR MATH-240 Calculus for Business and Social Science.............................................5.0 STAT-C1000 Introduction to Statistics...................4.0 OR STAT-C1000E Introduction to Statistics...................4.0 OR STAT-C1000H Introduction to Statistics - Honors....5.0 Plus four units from the following: GEOGRPH-101 Physical Geography with Lab...........4.0 OR GEOLOGY-101 Physical Geology with Lab...............4.0 Plus eight units from the following: PHYSIC-110 General Physics I.............................4.0 PHYSIC-111 General Physics II............................4.0 OR PHYSIC-210 Physics with Calculus for Life Science Majors I...............................4.0 PHYSIC-211 Physics with Calculus for Life Science Majors II..............................4.0 OR PHYSIC-220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics of Solids and Fluids........4.0 PHYSIC-221 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves........................................4.0 Associate in Arts: Environmental Studies Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary program of study that presents a broad overview of ecological issues from a variety of perspectives. The coursework examines the interplay between natural and social systems, and the ideological foundations of humankind's attitudes and behaviors with respect to their continually changing environment. The program provides students with the understanding that environmental challenges face every aspect of society, and it provides them with the skills needed to help solve these complex problems through cooperation and negotiation with the different and often competing stakeholders. Degree Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to critically analyze the intersection of nature and social systems. Program Requirements: Units Required: 29-32 .......................................................Units ENVRMT-101 Introduction to Environmental Studies..............................................3.0 BIOSCI-130 Contemporary Issues in Environmental Biology......................3.0 ECON-201 Macroeconomics .............................3.0 OR ECON-201H Macroeconomics - Honors................3.0 PHILOS-120 Introduction to Ethics .......................3.0 OR PHILOS-250 Environmental Ethics........................3.0 POLS-C1000 American Government and Politics..............................................3.0 OR POLS-C1000H American Government and Politics - Honors..............................................3.0 Plus one course from the following: ECON-291 Statistical Methods in Business and Economics.................................4.0 STAT-C1000 Introduction to Statistics...................4.0 STAT-C1000E Introduction to Statistics...................4.0 STAT-C1000H Introduction to Statistics - Honors....5.0 Plus four units from the following: ENVRMT-103 Introduction to Environmental Science.............................................4.0 OR GEOGRPH-101 Physical Geography with Lab...........4.0 Plus two courses from the following for six to eight units: ANTHRO-103 Cultural Anthropology.......................3.0 Plus two courses from the following for six to eight units: ANTHRO-103 Cultural Anthropology.......................3.0 OR ANTHRO-103H Cultural Anthropology � Honors ......3.0 BIOSCI-106 Organismal & Environmental Biology..............................................4.0 BIOSCI-115 General Zoology...............................4.0 BIOSCI-116 General Botany................................4.0 BIOSCI-119 Marine Biology..................................4.0 OR OCEAN-119 Marine Biology..................................4.0 BIOSCI-132 Concepts in Evolution.......................3.0 WE-186ENVR Work Experience Education Environmental Science............0.5 � 4.0 ECON-202 Microeconomics................................3.0 Santa Clarita Community College District 144 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES OR ECON-202H Microeconomics � Honors ...............3.0 ENVRMT-104 Energy Resources and Conservation....................................3.0 GEOGRPH-102 Human Geography...........................3.0 POLISC-230 Political Theory.................................3.0 POLISC-270 International Relations......................3.0 SOCI-101 Introduction to Sociology..................3.0 OR SOCI-101H Introduction to Sociology � Honors .............................................3.0 Certificate of Achievement: Sustainable Resources, Energy Management, and Environmental Ethics The Sustainable Resources, Energy Management, and Environmental Ethics Certificate of Achievement is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with the background necessary to examine the drivers and impacts of climate change and evaluate mitigation and adaptation measures to minimize the effects on local and global ecosystems and human societies. The certificate is flexible in terms of specialization due to multiple options for two of the courses that span math, chemistry, biology, anthropology, geography, environmental studies, and oceanography. The Certificate of Achievement provides an opportunity for students to refine their focus to align with a major area of study and offers a greater reach of topics than the Certificate of Specialization. In this way, the Certificate of Achievement can be viewed as a refinement and enhancement of the Certificate of Specialization. The certificate can be built into the Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies. Certificate Student Learning Outcome: Students will examine the drivers, impacts, and ethical implications of climate change and evaluate mitigation and adaptation strategies to minimize the effects on local and global ecosystems and human societies. Programs Requirements: Units Required: 16 � 19 ......................................................Units: ENVRMT-103 Introduction to Environmental Science.............................................4.0 ENVRMT-104 Energy Resources Conservation......3.0 PHILOS-250 Environmental Ethics........................3.0 Plus two courses from the following for a minimum of six units: ANTHRO-101 Biological Anthropology....................3.0 OR ANTHRO-101H Biological Anthropology � Honors....3.0 ANTHRO-101L Biological Anthropology Laboratory........................................1.0 BIOSCI-100 General Biology................................4.0 OR BIOSCI-100H General Biology � Honors................4.0 BIOSCI-106 Organismal & Environmental Biology..............................................4.0 OR BIOSCI-106H Organismal & Environmental Biology � Honors .............................4.0 BIOSCI-115 General Zoology...............................4.0 BIOSCI-116 General Botany................................4.0 BIOSCI-119 Marine Biology..................................4.0 OR OCEAN-119 Marine Biology..................................4.0 BIOSCI-130 Contemporary Issues in Environmental Biology......................3.0 CHEM-151 Preparatory General Chemistry........4.0 OR CHEM-151H Preparatory General Chemistry - Honors..............................................4.0 ENVRMT-101 Introduction to Environmental Studies..............................................3.0 GEOGRPH-100 Physical Geography.........................3.0 GEOGRPH-101 Physical Geography with Lab...........4.0 GEOGRPH-103 Weather and Climate........................3.0 STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics...................4.0 STAT C1000E Introduction to Statistics...................5.0 STAT C1000H Introduction to Statistics Honors.......4.0 OCEAN-101 Introduction to Oceanography..........4.0 Certificate of Specialization: Sustainable Resources, Energy Management, and Environmental Ethics The Sustainable Resources, Energy Management, and Environmental Ethics Certificate of Specialization is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with the background necessary to examine the drivers and impacts of climate change and evaluate mitigation and adaptation measures to minimize the effects on local and global ecosystems and human societies. The certificate is flexible in terms of the range of choices available for the lab elective and can be built into the Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies. Certificate Student Learning Outcome: Students will examine the drivers, impacts, and ethical implications of climate change and evaluate mitigation and adaptation strategies to minimize the effects on local and global ecosystems and human societies. Programs Requirements: Units Required: 10 ......................................................Units: ENVRMT-104 Energy Resources Conservation......3.0 PHILOS-250 Environmental Ethics........................3.0 College of the Canyons 145 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ETHNIC STUDIES Plus 4 units from the following: ANTHRO-101 Biological Anthropology....................3.0 OR ANTHRO-101H Biological Anthropology � Honors....3.0 ANTHRO-101L Biological Anthropology Laboratory........................................1.0 BIOSCI-100 General Biology................................4.0 OR BIOSCI-100H General Biology � Honors................4.0 BIOSCI-106 Organismal & Environmental Biology..............................................4.0 OR BIOSCI-106H Organismal & Environmental Biology � Honors..............................4.0 BIOSCI-115 General Zoology...............................4.0 BIOSCI-116 General Botany................................4.0 BIOSCI-119 Marine Biology..................................4.0 OR OCEAN-119 Marine Biology..................................4.0 CHEM-151 Preparatory General Chemistry........4.0 OR CHEM-151H Preparatory General Chemistry - Honors..............................................4.0 ENVRMT-103 Introduction to Environmental Science.............................................4.0 GEOGRPH-101 Physical Geography with Lab....................................................4.0 OCEAN-101 Introduction to Oceanography .........4.0Usually HeldMon Wed 11:00am–1:25pm 