ESCI 1
Environmental Science


Course Description

An introductory course designed to expose students to environmental science. Human interactions with the environment and their consequences for living and nonliving systems will be examined. Topics will include evolution, ecology, biodiversity, human population dynamics, natural resource use, pollution, environmental degradation, climate change, marine and freshwater resources, and environmental policy. (One-day field trip outside of scheduled class time may be required for this course.)

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
39712 ESCI 1 01 M·W···· 10:30 AM-12:20 PM Philip Higgins KC115

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
ESCI D001.-01: This course meets on campus each week on scheduled dates and times as noted in the course listing.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
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