Associate in Science Degree in Environmental Science
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 52 - 69
Term 1
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PSC 10: Introduction to Environmental Science | 4.00 | Meets Area 5A/5C. | |
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Unit(s): 4.00
Introduction to environmental issues 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 ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and non-renewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management. The concepts will be reinforced with an integrated laboratory program. (C-ID ENVS 100). |
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| NR 28: Environmental Management | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the conservation and management of natural resources. Students will learn about the diverse agencies that manage our resources along with their history and philosophies. The major natural resources including water, air, energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and economic aspects of conservation. |
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide) | 2.00 | ||
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Term 2
13.00 - 21.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Only necessary if not already met. | |
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| Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Select one option: | 4.00 - 9.00 | ||
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| Ecological Restoration emphasis: Meets Area 5A/5C | |||
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| Energy and Climate emphasis: | |||
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| Environmental Policy emphasis (Select one): Meets Area 2 | |||
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| Environmental Policy emphasis (Select one): Meets Area 5B/5C | |||
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Term 3
10.00 - 13.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area 1B/C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Select one option: | 7.00 - 10.00 | ||
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| Ecological Restoration emphasis: Meets Area 5B/5C | |||
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| Energy and Climate emphasis: | |||
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| Energy and Climate emphasis (Select one): Meets Area 5B/5C | |||
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| Environmental Policy emphasis: | |||
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| Environmental Policy emphasis (Select one): Meets Area 2 | |||
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Term 4
14.00 - 19.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Select one emphasis: | 14.00 - 19.00 | ||
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| Ecological Restoration emphasis electives (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options | ||
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| Energy and Climate emphasis (Group 1) | |||
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| Energy and Climate emphasis (or Group 2) | |||
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| Energy and Climate emphasis Electives (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | ||
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| Environmental Policy emphasis electives (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | ||
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