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ENV 121 - Foundations of Environmental Science
Focuses on basic physical, chemical, and biological principles with an emphasis on the interactions between humans and the environment. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written and oral communication, and basic mathematical skills. Intended for students not majoring in science. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Can be taken by itself or before or after ENV 122.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
34985 ENV 121-001N 4
     F 
11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale P
Please register for the corresponding lecture ENV121- Section 001N at Annandale Campus.
Twelve Week
36898 ENV 121-031L 4
 M     
9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2024-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Register for Lab ENV121-0A1L at Loudoun Campus. Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Ten Week
39053 ENV 121-032L 4
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:10 p.m.
 2024-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Register for Lab ENV121-0A2L at Loudoun Campus. Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Ten Week
36900 ENV 121-0A1L 0
   W   
9:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2024-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
OER-no cost textbooks
Register for lecture ENV121-031L at Loudoun campus. Lab Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
Ten Week
34987 ENV 121-0A1N 0
     F 
2:45 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies.
Twelve Week
39058 ENV 121-0A2L 0
      Sa
9:30 a.m.-1:40 p.m.
 2024-06-03 Loudoun P
OER-no cost textbooks
Ten Week
Register for lecture ENV121-032L at Loudoun campus. Lab Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
36901 ENV 121-0B1L 0
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
OER-no cost textbooks
Register for lecture ENV121-51YL at Loudoun campus. Lab Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
1st 6 Week
37175 ENV 121-50YA 4
 M W   
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students required to come to campus for exams.
Hybrid Course
1st 6 Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
36899 ENV 121-51YL 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Register for Lab ENV121-0B1L at Loudoun Campus. 50% of lecture class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
1st 6 Week
37177 ENV 121-5AYA 0
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
1st 6 Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
36267 ENV 121-E50M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
This NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for lab section ENV 121-ES1M. Labs are virtual and will be completed online. Starts May 20.
36270 ENV 121-E60N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-06-03 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd ten-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section ENV 121-ET1N. Labs will take place on the Annandale campus, location, dates and times, TBA. Starts June 3.
36269 ENV 121-ES1M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
Must register for ENV 121-E50M. Labs are virtual and will be completed online. Starts May 20.
36271 ENV 121-ET1N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-06-03 Annandale HY
Must register for ENV 121-E60N. Labs will take place on the Annandale campus, location, dates and times, TBA. Starts June 3.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
65177 ENV 121-001A 4
    Th  
1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
Must be taken with ENV 121 0A1A
61496 ENV 121-001L 4
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Register for ENV121-0A1L lab (Loudoun Campus) .
63719 ENV 121-001M 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
53966 ENV 121-001N 4
   W   
 M     
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Students must register for lab ENV 121-0A2N.
67073 ENV 121-001W 4
 M     
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
65181 ENV 121-002A 4
 M     
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must be taken with ENV 121 0A2A
61497 ENV 121-002L 4
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Register for ENV121-0A2L lab (Loudoun Campus) . Lecture Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
53969 ENV 121-002N 4
    Th  
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Students must register for lab ENV 121-0A4N.
67076 ENV 121-002W 4
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
65189 ENV 121-003A 4
  Tu    
4:30 p.m.-7:25 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must be taken with ENV 121 0A3A
61498 ENV 121-003L 4
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Register for ENV121-0A3L lab (Loudoun Campus) . . Lecture Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
61499 ENV 121-004L 4
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Register for ENV121-0A4L lab (Loudoun Campus) . lecture Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
53973 ENV 121-004N 4
      Sa
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Students must register for lab ENV 121-0A6N.
61500 ENV 121-005L 4
     F 
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Register for ENV121-0A5L lab(Loudoun Campus) . lecture Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63724 ENV 121-02YM 4
     F 
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
53971 ENV 121-03YN 4
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students must register for lab ENV 121-0A5N.
67078 ENV 121-040W 4
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Woodbridge P
65178 ENV 121-0A1A 0
  Tu    
1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
Must be taken with ENV 121 001A
61501 ENV 121-0A1L 0
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Lab for ENV121-001L lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
63721 ENV 121-0A1M 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
66931 ENV 121-0A1N 0
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
65183 ENV 121-0A2A 0
   W   
1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
Must be taken with ENV 121 002A
61504 ENV 121-0A2L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Lab for ENV121-002L lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
63726 ENV 121-0A2M 0
     F 
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
53967 ENV 121-0A2N 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
65190 ENV 121-0A3A 0
    Th  
4:30 p.m.-7:25 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
Must be taken with ENV 121 003A
61506 ENV 121-0A3L 0
    Th  
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Lab for ENV121-003L lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
53972 ENV 121-0A3N 0
    Th  
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
61510 ENV 121-0A4L 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Lab for ENV121-004L lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab . Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
53970 ENV 121-0A4N 0
      Sa
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
61513 ENV 121-0A5L 0
     F 
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Lab for ENV121-005L lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
53975 ENV 121-0C0N 0
   W   
5:30 p.m.-8:35 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
65191 ENV 121-40YA 4
 M     
12:35 p.m.-2:35 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with ENV 121 4AYA
53976 ENV 121-40YN 4
 M     
5:30 p.m.-8:35 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students must register for lab ENV 121-C1YN or C2YN.
Hybrid Course
Thirteen Week
65193 ENV 121-41YA 4
   W   
12:35 p.m.-2:35 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with ENV 121 5AYA
65192 ENV 121-4AYA 0
 M     
9:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with ENV 121 40YA
65195 ENV 121-5AYA 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with ENV 121 41YA
65197 ENV 121-60YA 4
 M W   
3:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
1st 7 Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with ENV 121 6AYA
65199 ENV 121-6AYA 0
 M W   
5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
1st 7 Week
Hybrid Course
Must be taken with ENV 121 60YA
67074 ENV 121-A01W 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
67077 ENV 121-A02W 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
67079 ENV 121-A40W 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Woodbridge P
63066 ENV 121-E05N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section ENV 121-ES1N. In-person labs will take place on the Annandale campus, CT 330, Wednesdays from 11:10AM to 2:05PM. Starts August 26.
63190 ENV 121-E06N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section ENV 121-ES2N. In-person labs will take place on the Annandale campus, CT 330, Fridays from 11:10AM to 2:05PM. Starts August 26.
63193 ENV 121-E50W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. This NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section ENV 121-ET1W. Labs are virtual and will be completed online. Starts September 9.
63196 ENV 121-E60M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. This NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section ENV 121-EU1M. Labs are virtual and will be completed online. Starts September 23.
63067 ENV 121-ES1N 0
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale HY
Must register for ENV 121-E05N. In-person labs will take place on the Annandale campus, CT 330, Wednesdays from 11:10AM to 2:05PM. Starts August 26.
63192 ENV 121-ES2N 0
     F 
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale HY
Must register for ENV 121-E06N. In-person labs will take place on the Annandale campus, CT 330, Fridays from 11:10AM to 2:05PM. Starts August 26.
63195 ENV 121-ET1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
Must register for ENV 121-E50W. Labs are virtual and will be completed online. Starts September 9.
63197 ENV 121-EU1M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
Must register for ENV 121-E60M. Labs are virtual and will be completed online. Starts September 23.
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