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  • ENVS 101: Introduction to Environmental Science

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    (Formerly ENVSC-106) An interdisciplinary science course for both non-science majors and beginning science students. Topics such as overpopulation, forest resources, energy, and pollution are covered. Underlying scientific principles are identified and related to relevant ethical, economic, and political issues from global, national and local perspectives. Laboratories and field trips included. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL-095 and READ-095 with a grade of "C" or higher; completion of MATH-090 with a "C-" or higher; or equivalent assessment in these areas.
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  • ENVS 145: Introductory Ecology

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Study of the factors affecting organisms and their environments (e.g. symbioses, nutrient cycles, population dynamics, habitat alterations). Strong emphasis on local ecosystems, field work, and lab experiments. Will involve some computer analysis, library research, and writing. May involve weekend and possible overnight field-trip. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL-095 and READ-095 with a grade of "C" or higher; completion of MATH-090 with a "C-" or higher; or equivalent assessment in these areas.
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  • ENVS 179: Special Topics in Environmental Science

    2.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Specific environmental topics will be explored using a variety of methods which may include seminars, lectures, research projects, presentations, field work, and all-day or overnight field trips depending on the quarter offered. Topics for any one quarter may include Biodiversity, Toxins and Human Health, Non-native Ivasives and Wetlands.
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  • ENVS 201: The Environment and Pollution

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Survey of the various types of pollutants in our air and water including pesticides, radiation, and hazarous substances, and the factors which influence their introduction, dispersion, control, and their effect upon the environment. Field trip required.
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  • ENVS 210: Maps,GIS and the Environment

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Introduces students to the elements of geographic information systems (GIS) including cartography, data structure, map overlays, and spatial analysis. Applications of GIS to environmental issues relating to hydrology and watershed management, soil science, land-use planning, and conservation are explored in a hands-on style, incorporating both field activities and GIS software. This course is the same course as GEOG 210. Students may receive credit for either ENVSC 210 or GEOG 210 but not both. Laboratories and field trips included. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL-095 and READ-095 with a grade of "C" or higher; completion of MATH-090 with a "C-" or higher; or equivalent assessment in these areas.
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  • EXPLR 190: Electronic Portfolio

    2.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Students will clarify their educational intent, study academic standards and work independently. They create inventories of prior learning, participate in discussions, share and collect feedback about experiential learning. Students combine theory with practice through reflective assignments. They develop a professional protfolio for prior learning assessment, transfer and/or future employers.
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  • EXPLR 290: Internship Experience

    3.00 - 5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    Transfer students may enroll in a work experience internship related to their major area of interest. The work experience may be in either a private or public sector organization. Course includes an orientation, training, site supervision and hour reporting. Internship orientation, mentoring and reporting will be done through Transition Services.
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  • EXPLR 295: Service Learning Experience

    2.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    This course assists students to develop a greater civic awareness and engagement. Students complete an orientation, complete 30-60 service hours and participate in an online classroom. Students combine theory with practice through reflective assignments. When combined with EXPLR-296, this class satisfies the culminating project requirements for local school districts.
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  • EXPLR 296: Capstone Experience

    1.00 - 2.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    This course will assist students to develop an overarching view of their learning through a capstone experience bridging their classroom and community experiences. Students develop a portfolio of their work, prepare a scholarly paper reflecting the knowledge and skills acquired through their external experience and deliver a public presentation.
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  • FRCH 121: French I

    5.00 Credits
    Tacoma Community College

    (Formerly FREN-101) The first year of the beginning French language sequence consists of 121, 122, and 123. FRCH&-121 is the first quarter of the sequence. The basic tenets of communications including reading, writing, speaking and listening are developed in a dynamic second language acquisition environment enhanced by technology. Grammar is used as a communication tool to express meaning as students take part in small group discussions, cultural investigation, and presentation. Authentic materials will be focused on in the class as well assessment. Students should expect to be immersed in the language. English will be used at a minimum. Prerequisite(s): Completion of READ-095 and ENGL-095 with a grade of "C" or higher or assessment at college level reading and English or instructor's permission.
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