Coastal Environmental Studies
Coastal Environmental Studies
Coastal environmental studies explore the relationships between humans and the coastal environment. It integrates topics from biological sciences, physical sciences, geosciences, and public policy to aid in understanding the complex interactions between humans and the intersection between ocean and land. Coastal environmental scientists apply scientific knowledge to understand environmental problems that impact humans, oceans, and the life within the oceans and to develop solutions to protect, preserve, and sustain natural environments.
The A.S. in Coastal Environmental Studies is primarily intended for students pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Studies or Environmental Science at a University of California school or a school outside the UC and CSU systems after transfer. As each UC has their own requirements it is important students consult closely with a counselor and refer to assist.org when planning their course of studies. Students interested in transfer to a California State University might consider the AS-T in Environmental Science instead.
Division
Math and Science
- Phone: (805) 678-5201
- Office Location: Condor Hall
Full-time Faculty
Dr. Shannon Newby
- Phone: 805-678-5050
- Email: snewby@vcccd.edu
- Office Location: South Office Wing Q
Dr. Newby is a native of New Jersey who got her undergraduate degree at University of Washington in Zoology and her Ph.D. at Rutgers University in Oceanography. She began teaching at Oxnard College in 2005 and teaches Introduction to Biology lecture, Principles of Biology II lecture, and the Marine Biology courses.
Professor Brittany Huerta
- Phone: 805-678-5124
- Email: bhuerta@vcccd.edu
- Office Location: South Office Wing P
Professor Huerta studied geology in her second year in college and fell in love after the first field trip to the Santa Clara riverbed. She received her BSc and MSc in Geology from Cal State Northridge with a focus on structural geology along the San Andreas Fault. Professor Huerta teaches the majority of the Geology courses.