# Earth Science (ERSC) courses

Porterville College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

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"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### ERSC P110 — Introduction to Earth Science

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 54 hours
- **C-ID:** GEOL 121
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/ersc.md); Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/ersc.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/ersc.md)
- General education: PC-Area 5A; CSU-B1; CSU-B3; IGETC-5A; IGETC-5C
- Degree applicable

This course is a general introduction to the earth sciences: geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Together this class and the accompanying lab will give students a well-rounded understanding of the earth environment that surrounds them and how they can interact with that environment for the betterment of themselves and their fellow citizens. The course is designed for, but not limited to, liberal studies majors who are seeking an Elementary Teaching Credential. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option.,

### ERSC P114 — Physical Geography

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- General education: PC-Area 4; CSU-D5; IGETC-4E
- Degree applicable

This course is a basic study of physical geography and the earth as a system. Important elements include the origin of the earth's major geological and climatological patterns and their influence upon the characteristics of landforms, vegetation, and soils. Finally, the course will deal with human impact on the earth over time and the implications for the future. Approved for pass/no pass grading option. Equivalent to GEOG P114

### ERSC P115 — Environmental Science

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- General education: PC-Area 5B
- Degree applicable
- Equivalent to BIOL P115

This course offers an introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective, emphasizing Earth processes, human interactions with these processes, and the role of science in developing sustainable solutions. Topics include human population and consumption, ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, energy and water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option.