# Environmental Science (ENVS) courses

Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 1 courses

Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/courses/envs/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### ENVS-115 — Introduction to Environmental Science

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- **Transfers to:** UC, CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/envs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/envs.md)

Introduction to environmental issues from a scientific perspective and the role of science in finding sustainable solutions. Focus is on understanding the physical, chemical, and biological processes of the Earth System and the interaction between humans and these processes. Topics include ecological principles, biodiversity, human population growth, climate change, management of renewable and non-renewable energy, water, land, soil, mineral resources, and waste management.