# Environmental Studies (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Earth, Space and Environmental Sciences

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/32863

The certificate provides an introduction to modern environmental issues and sustainability through relevant coursework in the physical sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and geographic information systems (GIS).

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Interpret climate variability over time and space.
2.  Explain the implications of population growth and food production according to the classical Malthusian growth model.
3.  Explain the implications of globalization for the environment.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 16 |
| GEOG 100 | Earth's Dynamic Environment: Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 105 | People and the Environment: Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 120 | Digital Earth: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| BIOL 118 | Introductory Biology: Ecology (Lecture) | 3 |
| PHSC 101 | Principles of Physical Science | 3 |
| **Total** | | **16** |