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People and the Earth's Ecosystems

Polluted Shore Covered By Washed Up Garbage
GEOG XL 5

Interested in learning about how human activity impacts the environment? If so, this course is for you. It explores the many ways humans influence the environment on local, national, and international scales.

Typically Available
Fall

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What you can learn.

Discover the ways humans have shaped the earth
Explore the scientific and political controversies of environmental issues and solutions
Learn how to critically analyze environmental issues to intellectually engage with the community

About This Course

Exploration of ways in which human activity impacts the natural environment and how modification of the environment can eventually have significant consequences for human activity. This course uses case studies to examine real environmental problems that confront us today. Transferable for UC Credit.

This course applies toward the following programs

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Sustainability

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certificate Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person

Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person