E S 1 - Introduction to Environmental Studies

    Recent Professors
    Joshua McCluskey, William Roeder, Alicia De Toro, Jana Sanders, Helian Ratsirarson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of E S 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area D7
    Description
    An introductory study of environmental issues, their underlying causes and potential solutions from an interdisciplinary perspective, considering science, history, culture, philosophy, and ethics, law and regulation, politics, economics, and management practices. Topics include current environmental issues related to nature/wildlife preservation, natural resource use and conservation, pollution control and prevention, and energy use and climate change. Students learn how their personal and career choices and actions can protect nature, preserve natural resources, prevent pollution, reduce energy demands and decrease climate change impacts for the benefit of current and future generations.<br /> <br /> (One field trip may be required outside of class time.)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–2:20pm