Recent SemestersSpring 2027Class Size35 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteESC 101 F , 105 F , or 130 F, with a grade of C or better Transfers ToCSUDescription54 hours lecture per term. This course will allow students to explore the cutting-edge technologies and methodologies used to observe Planet Earth, including optical and acoustical technologies, robotic and autonomous systems, animal tracking and monitoring, and various Earth and ocean observatories. Working with state-of-the-art equipment and data from these instruments, students will gain an understanding of how these tools are applied to understanding the human impacts on the earth and ocean systems. (Degree Credit) (CSU)Usually HeldMon 12:00pm–3:10pm 