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E S 1

Introduction to Environmental Studies · 4 units · used in 76 transfer pathways

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About this course

An introductory study of environmental issues, their underlying causes and potential solutions from an interdisciplinary perspective, considering science, history, culture, philosophy, and ethics, law and regulation, politics, economics, and management practices. Topics include current environmental issues related to nature/wildlife preservation, natural resource use and conservation, pollution control and prevention, and energy use and climate change. Students learn how their personal and career choices and actions can protect nature, preserve natural resources, prevent pollution, reduce energy demands and decrease climate change impacts for the benefit of current and future generations.<br /> <br /> (One field trip may be required outside of class time.)

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTC
E S 1Introduction to Environmental StudiesOpen4 sections · 79 seats reported · 3 instructors
  • CRN 25401 · 50McCluskey · TTh 10:30 AM-12:20 PM · KC112Open · 33
  • CRN 28955 · 01De Toro · TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 9
  • CRN 28959 · 51Roeder · TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 6
  • CRN 28960 · 52Roeder · TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 31

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

Transfer pathways that use E S 1

ASSIST maps E S 1 to a requirement in 76 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

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