2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Proficiency Award
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Awarded by the Department)
Transfer requirements may differ
See counselor or consult assist.org
REQUIRED COURSE: Units
ESRM V01/
BIOL V10 Introduction to Environmental Issues 3
ESRM V02 Introduction to Environmental Science 3
ESRM V03/
POLS V12 Introduction to Environmental Policy
and Natural Resource Management 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select two (2) of the following courses:
AG V04 Soil and Water Science 3
BIOL V01 Principles of Biology 3
BIOL V29 Marine Biology 3
CHEM V01A General Chemistry I 3
ESRM V14/AG V54 Conservation of Natural Resources 3
GEOG V01 Elements of Physical Geography 3
GEOG V05 Introduction to Weather and Climate 3
GEOL V02 Physical Geology 3
GEOL V11 Introduction to Oceanography 3
May select one (1) of the following courses as part of the two
(2) courses additionally required:
BIOL V23/AG V03 Plant Biology 4
BIOL V03 Introduction to Organismal and
Environmental Biology 5
BIOL V14 Field Biology 4
ECON V01A Principles of Macro-Economics 3
ECON V01B Principles of Micro-Economics 3
GIS V22/GEOG V22 Fundamentals of Mapping and
Geographic Information Systems 3
GIS V26/GEOG V26 Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems Software 2
GEOG V02 Introduction to Human
Geography 3
GEOG V08 World Regional Geography 3
IDS V08 Ethics in Modern Society 3
PHIL V02 Introduction to Ethics 3
POLS V01 American Government 3
POLS V14 Global Studies 3
SOC V02 Social Problems 3
14-17
For other course descriptions, see Agriculture, Biology,
Chemistry, Economics, Geographic Information Systems,
Geography, Geology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy,
Political Science, and Sociology.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ESRM V01 - INTRODUCTION TO
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an examination and analysis of the biological
sciences within the context of the interrelationship between human
populations and their natural surroundings. The characteristics of
natural systems are described and the effects and impacts of human
activities on these systems are considered. The course introduces
the principles of scientific inquiry and experimental methodology
in the study of ecological concepts and environmental issues.
Alternatives and approaches to deal with environmental problems are
considered and evaluated.
Field trips may be required. Same as BIOL V10. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ESRM V02 - INTRODUCTION TO
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the physical science and
geoscience concepts related to the natural environment. It is an
in-depth look at the science underlying critical environmental
issues including various types of pollution, resource utilization and
depletion, atmospheric changes, energy sources, water resources
and quality, waste management, and urban environments. The role of
the physical sciences in supporting sustainability will be investigated.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
ESRM V03 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course examines American environmental policy and how
natural resources are managed. The historical, global and ethical
dimensions of how our society relates to the environment are
analyzed from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Field trips may be required. Same as POLS V12. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
ESRM V14 - CONSERVATION OF NATURAL
RESOURCES - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course explores earth’s natural resources and issues
pertaining to their management, conservation, and preservation.
Renewable and non-renewable resources will be investigated and
will include conceptual methods and models for earth’s hydrosphere,
geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and pedosphere (soils).
Discussion will include topics related to ecological relationships
of water, energy sources, air, soil, grasslands, wetlands, forests,
wildlife, and agricultural factors.
Field trips may be required. Same as AG V54. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
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