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  "college": "santa-ana-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ENVR",
  "name": "Environmental Studies",
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      "code": "ENVR 140",
      "subject": "ENVR",
      "number": "140",
      "title": "Environmental Geology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [
        "GEOL 130"
      ],
      "transfer": [
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        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to environmental geology, the interaction between the Earth and mankind. Global study of geologic resources, resource management, geologic hazards, and waste remediation. Optional field trip. (Same as Geology 140).",
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      "offered": [
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
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          "open": 1,
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          "open": 1,
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          "subject": "ENVR"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ENVR 140L",
      "subject": "ENVR",
      "number": "140L",
      "title": "Environmental Geology Lab",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 Lab",
      "corequisite": "Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ENVR 140 or GEOL 140",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is the laboratory component to Environmental Geology (GEOL140). This course focuses on the interaction between humans and the Earth's near-surface environment. Students will explore environmental hazards, resource assessments, and regional planning through laboratory exercises and case studies. Course emphasizes the Earth system and connections between the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. (Same as GEOL 140L)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ENVR 200",
      "subject": "ENVR",
      "number": "200",
      "title": "Human Ecology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "A biological and physical science introduction to environmental problems such as energy, resources, pollution, land use, population and food, including economic and political factors. A natural science elective. (Same as Biology 200)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/envr/#envr-200",
          "subject": "ENVR"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ENVR 259",
      "subject": "ENVR",
      "number": "259",
      "title": "Environmental Biology",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 Lecture, 54 Lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to Environmental Biology. Includes study of ecosystems, population dynamics, classification, diversity of plant and animal species, effects of pollutants at both the cellular and organismal levels, and principles of ecology (Same as Biology 259). Field trips required.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/envr/#envr-259",
          "subject": "ENVR"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ENVR 262",
      "subject": "ENVR",
      "number": "262",
      "title": "Undergraduate Research Experience",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "18 Lecture, 54 Lab",
      "advisory": "Completion with a grade of \"C\" or better or a Passing grade in: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Under the supervision of Science faculty, students will select and/or design a research project to be completed during the semester. Topics include fieldwork, information retrieval, computer skills applied to laboratory research, time management and organizational skills, application of modern research methods, experimental design, data collection and analysis, basic statistical reasoning and presentation skills (written and oral). This course is intended for students pursuing a STEM degree and require approval by applicable Science department faculty.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ENVR 370",
      "subject": "ENVR",
      "number": "370",
      "title": "Environmental Impacts of Industrial Development",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 Lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Student must be admitted to the Automotive Technology baccalaureate degree program at Santa Ana College.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course will explore the environmental impacts of industrial technology starting with the industrial revolution of the late 19th century and concluding with modern times. Topics may include air pollution, water contamination and cleanup, physical changes to the landscape, changes to weather and climate over time, changes to plant and animal life over time, and technological changes invented regarding environmental impact.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
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          "open": 1,
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    }
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