TransfermaticESS at Sierra College

    ESS 1 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences and Sustainability

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    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 4G · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D8 · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Formerly known as INT 1 A study of the natural world and how it is influenced by human activity. This course will introduce and analyze the scientific basis of major environmental issues and evaluate potential solutions within the context of diverse human cultures and societies. Topics include principles of physical and biological systems, biogeochemical cycles, global climate, natural laws, land, air and water resources, consumption and waste, pollution, toxicology, human population growth, and sustainability on a local, regional and global level. (C-ID ENVS 100) (CSU, UC)