Course Description:

This course explores Earth's natural resources and issues pertaining to their management, conservation, and preservation. Renewable and non-renewable resources will be investigated, and conceptual methods and models for analyzing Earth's hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and pedosphere (soils) will be developed. Discussion will include topics related to ecological relationships of water, energy sources, air, soil, grasslands, wetlands, forests, wildlife, and agricultural factors. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

Meets General Ed Areas:

Cal-GETC Area 5B: Biological Science, CSU Area B2: Life Science, IGETC Area 5B: Biological Science, VCCCD GE Area 5: Natural Sciences, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) A1: Biological Science

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Field trips

may be required.

Section Information as of 05-JUN-2026 09:06:29 PM

• CRN: 32402
• Instructor: Farias, Dorothy
• Section Corequisites: NONE
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
• Course Materials: Ventura College Bookstore

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Critical Dates for this Course