A general survey of Cultural Anthropology from a behavioral, cognitive, and material perspective and viewed as a social science, focuses on cultural factors that affect human behavior, including a brief overview of the four major fields of anthropology. Topics include cultural change, language, family, religious practices, economic subsistence patterns, and political power systems. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

A study of the physiology, morphology, reproduction, and a survey of the plant kingdom, including fungi, algae, liverworts, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Emphasis will be placed on the development, reproduction and the relevance of plants to humans. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. (4 units; Spring)

An introductory course in biological principles intended for non-majors. Emphasis on scientific method; chemistry of life; interpretation of data; morphology and physiology of animals and plants; genetics; and current biological problems. Meets the general education requirement for natural sciences. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer & OPS)

Laboratory exercises in biology emphasizing basic scientific principles used in biology. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BIO 143. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer & OPS)

A study of microorganisms with special emphasis on bacteria and viruses in the human environment. Should be taken with BIO 205L. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

This laboratory experience is meant to demonstrate and reinforce topics covered in BIO 205 Human Microbiology. Students will gain hands-on experience in various microscopy, staining, and culture techniques that will be applied to the identification and classification of various microorganisms. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: BIO 205. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A fascinating exploration of current topics affecting our daily lives, including standard of living, poverty and inequality, healthcare, education, work and labor, housing, family structure, financial and credit markets, food and agriculture, energy, trade and globalization, and environmental concerns, through an integrated lens of economics, politics, social structures, and ethics, by introducing the historical background, asking critical questions, evaluating information, and developing grounded worldviews. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

A review of fundamental topics in chemistry including units of measurements, classifications of matter, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, the periodic table, chemical reactions, solutions, gases, and energy. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer & OPS)

A survey of Organic and Biochemistry topics with special emphasis on metabolic processes and applications to medicine and health. Should be taken with CHE 112L - Organic and Biochemistry for Health Sciences Lab. Prerequisites: CHE 102, or 115 and 115L. (3 units; Fall/Spring/Summer)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in Organic and Biochemistry and introduce students to laboratory experiments and equipment that are foundational to the study of these disciplines. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: CHE 112. (1 unit; Fall/Spring/Summer)

Introductory study of environmental engineering principles, including chemistry, microbiology, ecosystems, material and energy balances, nutrient cycles, risk assessment, risk management, sustainability, water treatment, wastewater treatment, air pollution, solid and hazardous waste, noise pollution and radiation protection. Prerequisite: CHE 112, 130, or both 115 and 115L. (3 units; Spring)

This interdisciplinary class approach to our environment emphasizes the study of the physical, chemical, biological problems of the Earth. It includes human interactions with the environment, the impact of human development, and technology on the quality of natural resources and living organisms. Lecture (3 units) and required laboratory (1 unit). Additional lab fee. (4 units; Fall)

A general study of the geosciences including the areas of astronomy, meteorology and climate, geology, and oceanography. (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce geosciences principles and to introduce basic geosciences laboratory techniques. Additional lab fee. Pre- or Co- Requisite: ENV 151. (1 unit; Fall/Spring & OPS)

Mathematical theory and applications, development of formulae, principles of statistical decision theory, descriptive measurements, probability concepts, random variables, normal distribution, inferential statistics, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-squared procedures, linear regression, and the use of computers in statistics. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores and appropriate high school mathematics background. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

The study of the interrelations of plants and animals in relation to the environment. Field study and local ecology are emphasized. Additional lab fee. Prerequisite: BIO 114, 143, or 146. (4 units; Spring, even years)

The course provides an overview of the theoretical foundation and applied use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). At the conclusion of the course, students will have working knowledge of GIS and their appropriate application in various disciplines and organizational settings. The historical development of innovative and collaborative geographic information tools that assist with managing the challenges associated with positional data will also be introduced. Students will demonstrate acquired knowledge via application of the fundamental and principal concepts of geographical information systems by completing a series of lab assignments and a culminating research project. Prerequisites: EGR 121 and CIS 265. (3 units; Fall)

This course will focus on applying the principles and practices necessary such that planning, design, and construction of a project can be sustainable technically, economically, and environmentally. Students will carefully examine scientific, economic, energy, political, ethical, and regulatory principles by evaluating two actual case studies—one in a developed country; one in a developing country. Prerequisite: EGR 256. (3 units; As offered)

This course explores diverse aspects of agriculture and agriculture sustainability, primarily from various natural science perspectives. Techniques of organic and sustainable agriculture will be emphasized. This course also touches on the social, political, and economic forces that relate to farming communities, food production and distribution, and consumption. (3 units; Spring, odd years)

This laboratory experience is designed to teach students about the basic concepts of urban agriculture. Students will gain hands on experience in the field of urban agriculture ranging from topics such as hydroponics, soil quality, composting, worm farming, erosion control, plant cloning and propagation, micro-greens, and how to grow food in planter boxes or small containers. Students will be taught a wide range of agricultural principles related to urban farming, urban gardening, and how to grow and distribute food locally in a sustainable system. (1 unit; Fall)

This course assesses the importance of soil and water as natural resources for ecosystems and societies. Soil and water resources, soil erosion, government conservation programs, water conservation, irrigation, salinity and drainage will be discussed. Understanding the principles of the soil water cycle to improve water use efficiency of dry land and irrigate systems. Understand how to utilize soil resource assessment tools to make land management decisions. Prerequisite: ENV 110. (3 units; Spring, even years)

This course will review the major social issues of the four "underdeveloped" continents (Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East), and examine sustainable development practices and principles which impact those issues. Students will be introduced to the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework of 1) Social and Economic Development, 2) Natural Resources Management, 3) Stakeholders, and 4) Means of Implementation, and various other conceptual models of development. Among the pressing social issues considered include poverty due to land degradation and desertification, infrastructure in slums and refugee conditions, access to clean water, low-cost-high-safety housing, and disease prevention. (3 unis; Fall, odd years)

Sustainability and Conservation is the science of preserving biodiversity and sustaining the earth. This is an interdisciplinary course that examines the human impact on biodiversity and the earth. The course synthesizes the fields of ecology, environmental science, evolution, genetics, philosophy, economics, sociology, and political science, with emphasis on the development of strategies for preserving populations, species, biological communities, and entire ecosystems. (4 units; Spring, odd years)

This course studies the world's geographic areas and the outstanding human, social, and physical features of realms and regions. In doing so, special attention is given to the more important features of histories, societies, cultures, and religions of the people living in the region. It also examines the relationship between human life and natural environment. The purpose is to help students better understand the world, our relationship with the environment, and human connections around the globe. (This course does not meet the POL general education requirement.) (3 units; Fall/Spring & OPS)

Sampling theory and practice are presented in this course through a study of simple random samples, stratified random samples, cluster sampling, estimating sample size, ratio estimates, subsampling, two-state sampling and analysis of sampling error. This is a critical course for students in education and the social, medical, biological and management sciences where sampling is a fundamental step in virtually every statistical procedure and critical to meaningful survey research. (3 units; Fall, even years)