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ENVS 1 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 4 Units

Relationship of living organisms to the environment, including human impact on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Emphasis is placed on understanding of biological and physical science issues currently faced by society. Includes laboratory and field investigation of ecosystems and the environment. No credit if taken after Biol 37, Biol 40 or Physc 37. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer credit: CSU; UC credit under review. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass 

   #0246  8:40am-10:50am TuTh    LecLab  E220   O'CONNOR L  
       & 10:50am-   Noon TuTh            E220   O'CONNOR L  
#0796  8:40am-   Noon TuTh    LecLab  E203   BOROON H
No. 0796: This course will require field trips to local areas. Students must provide their own transportation and possible entrance fees. 
#1673 10:25am-   Noon TuTh    LecLab  SV04   FARLEY K    
    & 12:30pm- 3:50pm W               SV32   FARLEY K
No. 1673: This section is part of the SCHOLARS BLOCK PROGRAM 1. Students must enroll in all three sections: Anthr 2 #1411, Engl 1A #1569, and one section of Engl 900. This course will require field trips to local areas. Students must provide their own transportation and possible entrance fees. 
   #1835  1:00pm- 4:20pm MW      LecLab  E220   O'CONNOR L  
   #0247  1:00pm- 4:20pm TuTh    LecLab  E220   O'CONNOR L
ENVS 3 CHEMISTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): Math 125 or Math 127B or Math 128B.
Introduction to basic chemistry for the non-science major, with an emphasis on how chemical principles relate to the everyday environment. Topics include: natural resources, acid rain, air pollution, synthetic fibers, food additives, pesticides, batteries, drugs, nuclear power and alternative energy sources. No credit if taken after Chem 10. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Sections #2429 and 2430. These sections will include field trips to local areas for which students will be responsible for their own transportation. Students must have Internet access as much of the course material is only available online through Canvas . 

   #2430 10:10am-11:45am MW      LecLab  SV01   VAN CORVA   
       & 11:45am- 3:05pm W               SV20   VAN CORVA   
   #2429 10:10am-11:45am MW      LecLab  SV01   VAN CORVA   
       & 11:45am- 3:05pm M               SV20   VAN CORVA
ENVS 20 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Envs 1, 2 or 3.
Faculty-guided student research; laboratory experiments and/or field investigations. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC limitations. See counselor Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass 

   #1389                 TBA     59      SV06   DOUGLASS D N
ENVS 30 ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD INVESTIGATIONS 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of ENVS 1 or ENVS 2.
Field investigation of the environment in an area of selected interest. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass 
#0250                 TBA     FLD     FIELD  O'CONNOR L  
      3.9 Hours TBA per week
      Short Term: 09/10/12-12/16/12
No. 0250: This course is a complement to Dr. O'Connor's ENVS 1 classes. For more information, contact instructor at yloconnor@pasadena.edu.

Information valid as of 5/20/2013 at 8:56:38 PM