Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ES 95
Introduction to Environmental Careers
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!
Student Learning Outcomes
- 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.
Course Details
- Units
- 1 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 1
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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