Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size50 studentsCredits3 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionThis course is an interdisciplinary introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective focusing on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth system, the interactions 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, solid waste management, impacts to humans and environmental justice. 