Academic Catalog - Environmental Science

ENV 1010: Natural Disasters: SC2 – 3 Credits
Introduces different types of natural hazards, their causes, effects, and what can be done to reduce the risks to human populations. Scientific advances related to understanding, predicting, and preparing for natural disasters are discussed. This course also covers anthropogenic changes to Earth systems, which may be increasing the frequency and severity of these events. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC2 category.
(Contact hours – 45) 

ENV 1111 / ENV 101: Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 – 4 Credits 
Introduces the basic concepts of ecology and the relationship between environmental problems and biological systems. This course includes interdisciplinary discussions on biology, chemistry, geology, energy, natural resources, pollution, and environmental protection. A holistic approach is used when analyzing how the foundations of natural sciences interconnect with the environment. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. 
(Contact hours – 75) 
Prerequisite(s): College Readiness in English and College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math 

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