ENVIR 010 - Environmental Science

    Recent Professors
    Sanhita Datta, Lisa A. DiGirolamo, Jennifer Christine Schriber, Shamal Patki, Jesus Alberto García
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25–28 students
    Difficulty
    4.8Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENVIR 010
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    In this interdisciplinary course, students will examine the foundations for a sustainable future and interaction between human civilization and the environment. Students will explore the major issues facing our planet from a scientific perspective, focusing on physical, chemical, and biological processes within the Earth system, the interaction between humans and these processes, and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions. Topics include environmental policies, population growth, resource exploitation, ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and non-renewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management.
    Usually Held
    Mon 10:45am–1:50pm, Sat 9:15am–12:20pm, Thu 6:15pm–9:20pm, Tue 10:45am–1:50pm