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Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
E SD095.
Course Title (CB02)
Introduction to Environmental Careers
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course will present students with ways to protect and restore nature and wildlife, and how to manage and maintain our natural resources. Students will also learn to reduce pollution and recycle waste materials, along with how to tackle global warming. The course will additionally cover how to help the transition to 100% renewable energy, design and build green buildings and facilities, and create sustainable businesses and communities. Many other environmentally-related jobs and careers are explored in this course, along with the academic pathways to help secure those jobs and careers. Opportunities for employment and internships in business and industry, government agencies, non-profit organizations (NGOs), and education and research will be explored. Come learn about jobs you’ll love and careers you’ll be proud of pursuing, helping to create a sustainable future for all!
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Biological Sciences]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course provides training in support of the Environmental Studies Department's Environmental Resource Management and Pollution Prevention (ERM&P2) program with an emphasis on the availability and breadth of environmentally-related jobs and careers. This course introduces students to opportunities for employment and internships in business and industry, government agencies, nonprofit organizations (NGOs), and education and research. It is CSU transferable and is part of the ERM&P2 CTE certificate/degree program.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.0
Maximum Credit Units
1.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.02.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
12.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
12.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
24.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

In-class exploration of Internet sites

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Homework and extended projects

Field observation and field trips

Guest speakers

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Reading assignments from text and other assigned sources (internet, etc.).
  2. Writing assignments involving summary, synthesis and critical analysis of data and information.
  3. Class discussions, including collaborative group exercises.
  4. Final assessment (exam) that will require students to demonstrate the ability to summarize, integrate and critically analyze principles and concepts examined throughout the course.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Quizzes to evaluate student comprehension of course concepts and principles and their application.
  2. Written homework assignments that require students to demonstrate the ability to summarize, integrate and critically analyze course concepts and principles and their application.
  3. Collaborative group exercises to evaluate student comprehension of course concepts and principles and their application.
  4. A comprehensive Final Exam to evaluate student comprehension of course concepts and principles and their application.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None
Essential College Facilities:
  • None

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Taberham, JustinGlobal Environmental Careers: The Worldwide Green Jobs ResourceWiley-Blackwell1st edition (September 27, 2021)‎ 978-1119052845
McClelland, Carol L.Green Careers For DummiesFor Dummies1st edition (January 19, 2010)978-0470529607
The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO)The ECO Guide to Careers that Make a Difference: Environmental Work For A Sustainable WorldIsland PressRevised Edition (November 29, 2004)978-1559639675
The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO)The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st CenturyIsland PressRevised Edition (November 1, 1998)‎ 978-1559635868

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Identify and discuss environmentally-related career options.
  • Identify and discuss academic pathways in Environmental Studies and Environmental Science.
  • Identify and discuss environmentally-related job and internship opportunities.

CSLOs

  • Identify, compare, and contrast environmental career options.

  • Identify, compare, and contrast academic pathways in Environmental Studies and Environmental Science, especially in regards to CTE degree/certificate programs offered at DeAnza.

Outline

  1. Identify and discuss environmentally-related career options.
    1. Examine various careers in Natural Resource Management fields such as:
      1. Land and Water Conservation
      2. Fish and Wildlife Conservation
      3. Forestry
      4. Parks and Outdoor Recreation
    2. Examine various careers in Environmental Protection fields such as:
      1. Water Quality Management
      2. Air Quality Management
      3. Solid Waste Management (including Recycling & Materials Recovery/Reuse)
      4. Hazardous Waste Management & Cleanup
    3. Examine various careers in Environmental & Sustainability Management
    4. Examine various careers in Environmental Law & Policy
    5. Examine various other environmentally-related careers such as in:
      1. Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation & Management
      2. Green Buildings and Facilities
      3. Urban/Regional Planning
      4. Environmental Education & Communication
  2. Identify and discuss academic pathways in Environmental Studies and Environmental Science.
    1. Examine various environmental majors including:
      1. Broad Majors (Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Science & Management)
      2. Specific Environmental Science Majors such as Ecology and Earth Science
      3. Notable Profession-Oriented Majors such as Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, and Environmental Law
    2. Examine the option of obtaining an environmental minor when studying at a 4-year college
    3. Examine DeAnza’s CTE degree and certificate offerings in:
      1. Environmental Resource Management & Pollution Prevention
      2. Energy Management and Building Science
      3. Facility and Sustainable Building Management
    4. Examine transfer opportunities to local CSUs and UCs, including San Jose State University, San Francisco State University, CSU East Bay, UC Santa Cruz, and UC Berkeley
  3. Identify and discuss environmentally-related job and internship opportunities.
    1. Examine job & internship websites including:
      1. General job boards such as Indeed and Monster.com
      2. Environmentally-focused job boards such as Environmental Career Opportunities (ECO).
      3. Individual organization job boards such as the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Job Board
    2. Examine different work environments including working in/for:
      1. Business and industry
      2. Government agencies (at the federal, state, and local levels)
      3. Non-profit organizations (NGOs)
      4. Education and research (K-12, college, research institutes)
    3. Examine the role of professional societies in terms of obtaining jobs and furthering one’s career,
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