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5.00 Credits
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of environmental science based on major concepts from the biological, physical, and social sciences. Students examine the connection between the natural world and its inhabitants, especially humans. Emphasis is on environmental problems, including their impact on human societies, and possible solutions. Major topics covered are ecosystems, natural resources, pollutants, population, climate change, consumption, conservation and resource management, and environmental ethics. Local to global issues will be discussed. Meets the associate's degree cultural diversity requirement.
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5.00 Credits
Provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of environmental science based on major concepts from the physical, biological, and social sciences, including political science and economics. Examines the interrelationships between the environment and its inhabitants, including humans. Major topics covered are ecosystems, natural resources, pollution and other wastes, population, consumption, history of conservation and resource management, and environmental ethics, issues, and information. This may be offered as a Capstone course. See Capstone prerequisites on page 31. Prerequisite: Any college level natural science course recommended.
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5.00 Credits
Solicits student descriptions of energy production, patterns of use, and the challenges posed by dwindling energy resources using the language of physics: work, power, energy, heat, and the Conservation of Energy Principle. Students explore the physical/ technological bases of current/proposed technologies, along with current scientific discussions of environmental effects such as global warming and radiation. This course is cross-listed with ENVS 210 and ENGR 210. This may be offered as a Capstone course. See Capstone prerequisites on page 31. Prerequisite: Algebraic, writing, and presentation skills; a previous distribution science course (e.g., PHYS 100) would be helpful.
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5.00 Credits
Provides a comprehensive picture of Earth and its unique place in the universe by examining major concepts from geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Topics include Earth-Sun relationships, plate tectonics, rock cycle, evolution of stars, composition and structure of atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere, characteristics of oceans, solar systems, and stars.
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5.00 Credits
Presents a holistic view of Earth (our environment) as a system with emphasis on understanding the relationships of humans, atmosphere, hydrosphere, solid Earth, and biosphere. Major concepts are drawn from astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, geography, geology, biology, and ecology. Man's part in the global ecosystem is analyzed, as is our dependence on natural resources.
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3.00 Credits
Presents concepts and techniques of basic hiking and camping in back country environment. Includes a multi-day back country experience.
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1.00 - 10.00 Credits
Practices vocabulary introduced in ESL Levels I-IV. Emphasis is on small group and one-on-one work. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 011, 012, 013, 014, 015 or 016 required. Prerequisite: Appropriate CASAS score.
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1.00 - 10.00 Credits
Introduces basic vocabulary to enable a limited English-proficient adult to understand frequently used words and very simple, slowly spoken phrases, including awareness of non-verbal communications, and very basic computer skills. Prerequisite: Appropriate CASAS score.
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1.00 - 10.00 Credits
Introduces additional vocabulary to enable a limited Englishproficient adult to listen actively and respond to verbal and non-verbal communication, to express basic survival needs, and participate in some routine social conversations. Provides instruction in using simple computer programs to perform routine tasks. Prerequisite: Appropriate CASAS score.
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1.00 - 10.00 Credits
Continues work in oral and written English from ESL 012 to enable students to respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal communication, read and understand material about familiar subjects, write and edit simple paragraphs, set goals, and use basic computer software such as word processing. Prerequisite: Appropriate CASAS score.
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