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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
ESCI D077X
Course Title (CB02)
Special Projects in Environmental Science
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
Individual research in environmental science. Specific projects will be determined in consultation with the instructor. Outside reading and a written report required.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a stand-alone, CSU transferable course that was developed based on student demand for special projects in the environmental science career track. The student develops the skill base to communicate workplace or field studies principles and practices learned from an Environmental Science special project experience.

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
2.0
Maximum Credit Units
2.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours0.00.0
Laboratory Hours6.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
72.0
Total
72.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
0.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
0.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Consent of instructor and division dean and an approved Special Projects Contract is required.)

(Not open to students with credit in ESCI D077. or ESCI D077Y.)

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Discussion of assigned reading

Homework and extended projects

Collaborative projects

Assignments

  1. To be determined in consultation with instructor. See 3 and 4 of Special Projects Contract.
  2. Examples such as a final written project and assessment of the special project experience

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Successful completion of a written and oral report on the subject of study. The exact method to be agreed upon by the instructor.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

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

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
To be determined in consultation with the instructor. See section 3 & 4 of the Special Projects Contract.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
To be determined in consultation with the instructor. See section 3 & 4 of the Special Projects Contract.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Complete project objectives/requirements as determined in 3, 4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
  • Develop skills in the analysis of environmental science literature and demonstrate an understanding of selected areas of study within the realm of environmental science
  • Gain experience and develop skills in research, field work, or classroom activities.

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate work place or field studies principles and practices learned from an Environmental Science special project experience.

Outline

  1. Complete project objectives/requirements as determined in 3, 4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
    1. Assess topics associated with biodiversity, energy management, pollution prevention, sustainability, stewardship and/or related topics in the environmental sciences
    2. Assess topics associated with other aspects of the environmental sciences including water, air, soil, energy and minerals
  2. Develop skills in the analysis of environmental science literature and demonstrate an understanding of selected areas of study within the realm of environmental science
    1. Explore environmental science journals, website and related sources
    2. Assess leadership and team-building skills associated with environmental science issues and topics
  3. Gain experience and develop skills in research, field work, or classroom activities.
    1. Assess a field project, classroom activity and/or independent study in a environmental science issue or topic
    2. Participate in specialized study experience as a teaching assistant, docent, tour guide, student mentor or intern experience in the environmental sciences
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