BIOL 101 - Environmental Science

    Recent Professors
    Erin Rempala, Isabella Doohan Rose, Jericho Resabal Ortanez, Sabine Kurz-Sherman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This is a course in contemporary issues in environmental science. Topics include basic ecological principles; biological, chemical, and physical ecosystem dynamics; biodiversity; human population dynamics; human resource management; global climate change; and pollution. These are viewed within the context of their environmental, economic, and social settings. Issues are examined utilizing the process of scientific inquiry. The laboratory is coordinated with lectures and emphasizes the environmental issues of Southern California. This course is intended for students majoring in sustainability and business as well as all students interested in environmental issues.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:30pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Thu 11:20am–2:25pm, Thu 9:35am–12:30pm