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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Physics",
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  "name": "ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES",
  "award": "Associate in Science for Transfer",
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      "markdown": "Environmental Science is the study of the relationships between the geological, biological, chemical, and ecological systems in the Earth’s natural environment. Students obtaining the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) in Environmental Sciences will learn the necessary concepts, problem solving skills and analytical thought processes to prepare them for transfer into a university-level major in Environmental Sciences, for entry-level positions in the discipline, or for a greater appreciation of how science is used to study the interactions between human activity and the earth’s systems.\n\nThe Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.\n\nThe Associate in Science in Environmental Sciences for Transfer degree requires:\n\n(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:\n\n  (A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.\n\n  (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.\n\n(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.\n\n(3) Earn a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Use the methodologies of the natural and physical sciences to formulate testable hypotheses concerning environmental problems and issues.\n2.  Analyze information on environmental problems and recommend appropriate solutions, with consideration for technical, political, or economic challenges.\n3.  Apply core concepts or methods from natural and physical sciences to environmental problem solving.\n4.  Describe the socioeconomic and equity-based impacts of environmental problems and solutions."
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          "text": "Required Core: 3 Courses (15 units)",
          "units": "15"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Option 1:",
          "units": "15"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIO 201A",
          "title": "BIOLOGY",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIO 201B",
          "title": "BIOLOGY",
          "units": "5",
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          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 201A",
          "title": "GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I",
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          "connector": "and"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Option 2:",
          "units": "15"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIO 201A",
          "title": "BIOLOGY",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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          "type": "course",
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          "connector": "and"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 201B",
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          "units": "5",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A: 4 Courses (14 units)",
          "units": "14"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENVS 200",
          "title": "INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL 210",
          "title": "PHYSICAL GEOLOGY",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "STAT C1000",
          "title": "INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 255",
          "title": "CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "(Math 265A-Calc I may be substituted for Math 255)"
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          "text": "List B: 3 Courses (11-13 units)",
          "units": "11-13"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECON C2002",
          "title": "PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS",
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          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 208A",
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          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 208B",
          "title": "PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS 2",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 205A",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 205B",
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          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
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          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "40-42"
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