Environmental Sciences

Course numbering is being revised, for most accurate course numbers please refer to class schedules.

ENVS& 100 (formerly ENVS 150 Introduction to Environmental Science)
SURVEY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (S) (5)
An introduction to environmental science with special emphasis on human impact. Discussion topics include structure and dynamics of ecosystems; population growth; soil, water, forest, food and energy resources, waste management: pollution and human health; state and federal conservation programs and agencies. An objective assessment of the environmental issues such as global warming, acid rain, desertification, toxic wastes and pesticide use.  Field trips are taken to local areas to see waste treatment, mining, recycling, and old growth ecosystems.

ENVS 170
INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL RESOURCES (S) (5)
What are forests, fishes and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest?  Learn about common species, historical human uses, management, conservation, and career planning.