ESCI 1 - Environmental Science

    Recent Professors
    Alicia De Toro, Philip Higgins, Gayatri Pal, Mary Poffenroth, Ryan Phillips, Helian Ratsirarson, Jana Sanders
    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 ESCI 1
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    An introductory course designed to expose students to environmental science. Human interactions with the environment and their consequences for living and nonliving systems will be examined. Topics will include evolution, ecology, biodiversity, human population dynamics, natural resource use, pollution, environmental degradation, climate change, marine and freshwater resources, and environmental policy. (One-day field trip outside of scheduled class time may be required for this course.)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–2:20pm