I really enjoyed taking Professor Cavanaugh's class. I learned a lot, he's a fun lecturer, and because the material was interesting, the class was a breeze.

Not sure if he is still using "The Environment and You" by Norm Christensen and Lissa Leege, but I am selling it if you're looking to buy.

Contact for more info 562.334.6503

Grade breakdown: 20% midterm, 30% final, 50% weekly labs, and up to 2% extra credit for asking questions in lecture.
This class is really interesting and getting a good grade is pretty doable. Cavanaugh is an engaging professor who uses slides and uploads them, and all the main information you need to know is on the slides. Lecture attendance isn't mandatory. The textbook is good for going over concepts you don't understand and I usually just skimmed the assigned chapters. The write-ups for labs are easy and a big part of your lab grade is a group paper and presentation you do in section. If you study off the slides and go over concepts from lab you'll do well on the midterm and final. I'm glad I took this class and would recommend it as an easy GE.

For those trying to get a copy of the book, DO NOT text 562.334.6503’s post below.

I do NOT have the book for sale; it’s been sold ( I am unable to edit previous posts).

Try finding a copy on Thriftbooks/Amazon ; using the second edition should be just as fine as the most recent (although speak to professor directly to make sure).

Thanks.

This class exceeded my expectations regarding level of interest as well as practicality. Going into this class, I expected to be somewhat interested in the topics discussed, hoping to achieve a more solid foundation as to how humans affect our world. Although the first half of the quarter was a bit cumbersome in terms of rote memorization and the sheer number of concepts, the second half of the course truly fascinated me. Professor Cavanaugh covers each topic relating humans to the environment in depth, causing me to pause and be conscious about my own personal effects on the environment. If nothing else, this class made me reconsider my position on Earth and how to live within my--and the Earth's--means. All in all, Professor Cavanaugh genuinely wants to see students succeed and hopes that they gain a firm grasp on the topics at hand and how humans impact the world, both positively and negatively.