About Program
Protect the Earth and Your Community
Overview
Oxnard College now offers the AS-T in Environmental Science. Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) courses offer you the opportunity to learn how to protect your community from hazards, monitor and restore the natural environment, and educate others. For more information, contact Professor Jim Danza, jdanza@vcccd.edu, (805) 678-5209.
ESRM focuses on a scientific perspective, (physical, chemical, and biological processes) within the Earth system, the interactions between humans and these processes, and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions.
Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, climate change, sustainability, renewable and non-renewable energy, water resources, air and water pollution, and solid waste management. Field Trips are part of the learning experience.
Careers include:
- Environmental Scientist
- Urban Planner
- Conservationist/Restoration Specialist
- Environmental Policy Advocate/Law
- Educator/Researcher
- Water/Environmental Quality Monitor
- Environmental Impact Scientist/Writer
- Government Regulator
- Commissioner
- Land/Range Manager|Park Ranger
- Tour Guide
Opportunities:
- Analyze Environmental impacts
- Mapping/Geographical Information Systems
- Urban Design
- Study human/ environmental interface
- Geo-political analysis
- Academics/Research
The program of study below will ready you for an exciting future!
| Course | Title | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESRM R100 | Intro to Environmental Science | 3 | Recommended |
| ESRM R100L | Intro to Environmental Science Lab | 1 | Recommended |
| ESRM R160 | Intro to Research in Natural Resource Management | 4 | Optional |
Notes:
ESRM R100 is strongly recommended for students transferring to CSUCI to meet upper division prerequisites for ESRM courses and to review the broad range of topics in the ESRM career field.
ESRM R100L is proposed to begin in Spring 2020 which will include laboratory and field techniques.
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