Grading Mode: Standard Letter

The physical and biological components of the environment, their interrelationships, and the human population influence on these components. Physical, biological, and political means of reversing environmental deterioration will be considered as well as conservation and management of natural resources. Suitable as a general education elective for the non-science major and for students in Environmental Science or other natural sciences. Field trip may be required. Enrollment Limitation: ESEC A100H; students who complete ESEC A100 may not enroll in or receive credit for ESEC A100H.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter

The physical and biological components of the environment, their interrelationships, and the human population influence on these components. Physical, biological, and political means of reversing environmental deterioration will be considered as well as conservation and management of natural resources. Suitable as a general education elective for the non-science major and for students in Environmental Science or other natural sciences. Field trip may be required. Enrollment Limitation: ESEC A100; students who complete ESEC A100H may not enroll in or receive credit for ESEC A100.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Islands are used as the platform to discuss Ecology, Evolution, Speciation, Biogeography, Geology, and Human History as it relates to islands. This course focuses on California's Channel Islands and also covers the Hawaiian Islands, the Galapagos Islands, and many others. Field trip is required. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. Formerly ECOL A110.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Ecology of the marine intertidal environment of Southern California. This is a field oriented laboratory experience for non-majors. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. Enrollment Limitation: MRSC A121; students who complete ESEC A121 may not enroll in or receive credit for MRSC A121.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Ecology and natural history of the California Gray Whale and the Orange County Whale Watch program. Completion qualifies students as docents on whale watching boats. Field trip required. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. Enrollment Limitation: MRSC A124; students who complete ESEC A124 may not enroll in or receive credit for MRSC A124.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

The Mediterranean Biome includes chaparral and coastal sage scrub in North America, mallee scrub in Australia, mattoral in South America, fynbos in Africa, and maquis in Europe. This course surveys this biome through an investigative approach. Field trips are required. Traded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Deserts cover 20% of the Earth and provide wildlife habitat, as well as, economic and recreational value. This course will provide students an opportunity to learn and assess the ecological processes in various deserts on Earth including the deserts of Southwestern United States and Mexico. Field trips are required. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

This course covers the biological, physical, chemical, and hydrological components of wetland ecosystems. Various types of wetland habitats are discussed including their ecological and economic value. Field-based assessments on wetland ecology are implemented throughout the course. Management practices are investigated including past and current methods, policies, restoration efforts and outcomes, and the effects of climate change on wetlands are examined. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.