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8 courses with the subject ENVS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ENVS 100Humans and Scientific Inquiry3

(LEC 48-54) This course surveys the major branches of science to provide a broad framework for understanding how humans interact with the physical and biological world. The principles of scientific inquiry are used as the basis for thinking critically about contemporary issues impacting humans and the planet. Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-5A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A

Subject
ENVS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
ENVS 100HHonors Humans and Scientific Inquiry3

(LEC 48-54) This course surveys the major branches of science to provide a broad framework for understanding how humans interact with the physical and biological world. The principles of scientific inquiry are used as the basis for thinking critically about contemporary issues impacting humans and the planet. Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-5A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A

Subject
ENVS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
ENVS 101Environmental Science3

(LEC 48-54) This course explores the relationship between human society and the environment. A foundation in core principles from the physical and natural sciences is provided as a means of understanding the impacts human actions have on the planet. Contemporary environmental issues are investigated through the lens of sustainability using methods of scientific inquiry. Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-5A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A

Subject
ENVS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
ENVS 101HHonors Environmental Science3

(LEC 48-54) This course explores the relationship between human society and the environment. A foundation in core principles from the physical and natural sciences is provided as a means of understanding the impacts human actions have on the planet. Contemporary environmental issues are investigated through the lens of sustainability using methods of scientific inquiry. Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-5A AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A

Subject
ENVS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
ENVS 102Environmental Science Laboratory1

(LBE 48-54) This course explores the laboratory methods and field monitoring techniques pertinent to research investigations in environmental science. It entails inquiry-based projects that highlight critical thinking and the application of the scientific method to problems related to the impact of humans on their biotic and abiotic surroundings. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENVS-101 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-5C AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A

Subject
ENVS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Unit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
ENVS 102HHonors Environmental Science Laboratory1

(LBE 48-54) This course explores the laboratory methods and field monitoring techniques pertinent to research investigations in environmental science. It entails inquiry-based projects that highlight critical thinking and the application of the scientific method to problems related to the impact of humans on their biotic and abiotic surroundings. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENVS-101 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to both UC/CSU Cal-GETC Area(s): AREA-5C AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A

Subject
ENVS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Unit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Honors Enrichment Program.
ENVS 110Sustainable Management of Natural Resources3

(LEC 48-54) This course focuses on sustainable management principles with application to the harvest and extraction of natural resources, particularly forest resources. Principles covered include human interactions with forest resources, forest ecology and management, renewable resources, market applications and current issues as they develop in the subject area. Transfers to both UC/CSU AA/AS General Education: AA/AS A

Subject
ENVS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Units
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
ENVS 299Special Projects: Environmental Science1-3

(IS 16-54) Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. Transfers to CSU only

Subject
ENVS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Unit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.msjc.edu
Prerequisite
Two Environmental Science classes must be completed prior to enrollment; a Special Projects contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.

Source: Greensboro College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61