{
  "college": "las-positas-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "EVST",
  "name": "Environmental Studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/1097/1125/1154",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "EVST 5",
      "subject": "EVST",
      "number": "5",
      "title": "Energy and Sustainability",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [
        "ENVS 100"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction and exploration of Energy production, utilization, management, and the effects on society and the environment. This course will also compare and contrast current and future renewable and non renewable methods of energy generation, auditing, and conservation.",
      "notes": [
        "Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL C1000",
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional",
        "Cal-GETC: 5A",
        "LPC-GE: 5"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "EVST 5L",
      "subject": "EVST",
      "number": "5L",
      "title": "Energy and Sustainability Laboratory",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 hours laboratory",
      "prerequisite": "EVST 5, may be taken concurrently.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course is designed to give students interested in environmental studies and sustainability a hands-on laboratory experience. Students will explore traditional and renewable energy sources and storage. They will learn about electricity, heat transfer, different kinds of radiation, home energy audits, and laboratory safety. The course is designed to accompany EVST 5 Energy and Sustainability.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional",
        "Cal-GETC: 5C"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}