ENSCI (Environmental Sciences)  

ENSCI 108—ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION 3 Units

Study of the world’s environment to sustain the highest quality of life. Includes study of ecology, populations, environmental pollution, conservation of natural resources including: energy, water, soils, forests, rangelands, and wildlife.

• Field trips required.
• Lecture.
• Transfer: CSU, UC
• General Education: (MJC-GE: A) (CSU-GE: B2)

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ENSCI 108L—ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LABORATORY 1 Unit

Prerequisite: ENSCI 108 or concurrent enrollment in ENSCI 108.

Study of environmental conservation management concepts in an experiential format. Laboratory study will encompass environmental pollution controls, population studies; energy use and alternatives; water quality use and conservation; soil analysis and land-use planning; wildlife habitat restoration; and hazardous materials analysis and alternatives.

• Field trips required.
• Laboratory.
• Transfer: CSU, UC  

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ENSCI 109—INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 Units

Also offered as GEOG 109.

Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) focusing upon the creation, application and evaluation of computer-linked database systems. GIS centers upon mapping discrete spatial characteristics as a tool for identifying and assessing spatial relationships of human activity. Applications to business, economics, geology, agriculture and many more.

• Field trips required.
• Lecture/Laboratory.
• Materials fee required. (A-F Only).
• Transfer: CSU, UC  

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ENSCI 110—CALIFORNIA WATER 3 Units

Also offered as INDIS 110.

An interdisciplinary examination of California’s water use and management with an historical emphasis on the politics and conflicts arising from water scarcity.

• Field trips may be required.
• Lecture/Laboratory.
• Materials fee may be required. (A-F Only).
• Transfer: CSU, UC
• General Education: (MJC-GE: B) (CSU-GE: D7) (IGETC: 4)

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