Transfers ToCSUDescriptionGeneral Education: SCC: Area 5; Cal-GETC: Area 5B Examines environmental issues from a scientific perspective by using an understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological processes of the Earth system to examine the interaction between humans and these processes. Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, human population growth, climate change, air and water pollution, solid waste management, and the management of renewable and non- renewable energy, water, land, soil, and mineral resources. The course utilizes knowledge of these subject to find solutions to environmental challenges. Field trips may be required. 