Foundations of Environmental Science - ENV 121 at Tidewater Community College


         
 
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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 Tidewater Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
56442 ENV 121-D01N 4
 M     
5:30 p.m.-9:40 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location - Real Time WW
This course is conducted online in real time with scheduled meeting days and times as published in the class schedule, supplemented with online asynchronous (anytime) computer coursework. Student participation in the synchronous (real time) sessions may be required. Specific expectations regarding real time sessions will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service.
56439 ENV 121-D01P 4
  Tu Th  
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Portsmouth Campus P
ENV 121 requires the student to register for a lecture and laboratory combination.
63203 ENV 121-L01C 0
    Th  
9:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Chesapeake Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement.
56443 ENV 121-L02N 0
   W   
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location - Real Time WW
Carolina Lab Kit 581121DV Required
56440 ENV 121-L02P 0
  Tu    
3:00 p.m.-5:40 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Portsmouth Campus P
Carolina Lab Kit 581121DV Required
56444 ENV 121-L03N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location WW
Carolina Lab Kit 581121DV Required
56450 ENV 121-L03P 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location WW
Carolina Lab Kit 581121DV Required
63205 ENV 121-O02C 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location WW
No late enrollments will be approved after the first week of class.
56441 ENV 121-O04N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
56449 ENV 121-O04P 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Location WW
ENV 121 requires the student to register for a lecture and laboratory combination.
56451 ENV 121-U037 4
 MTuWThF 
0:02 a.m.-0:03 a.m.
 2025-09-02 Western Branch High School P
No late enrollments will be approved after the first week of class.
56452 ENV 121-U047 0
 MTuWThF 
0:00 a.m.-0:01 a.m.
 2025-09-02 Western Branch High School P
No late enrollments will be approved after the first week of class.
73498 ENV 121-U057 4
 MTuWThF 
0:01 a.m.-0:02 a.m.
 2025-09-02 Virtual Location WW
Ches Virtual Academy
56447 ENV 121-U05V 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-14 Virtual Location WW
ENV 121 requires the student to register for a lecture and laboratory combination.
73499 ENV 121-U067 0
 MTuWThF 
0:03 a.m.-0:04 a.m.
 2025-09-02 Virtual Location WW
Ches Virtual Academy
56448 ENV 121-U06V 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-14 Virtual Location WW
Carolina Lab Kit 581121DV Required

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
71783 ENV 121-D01P 4
  Tu Th  
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Portsmouth Campus P
ENV 121 requires the student to register for a lecture and laboratory combination.
71799 ENV 121-L01C 0
    Th  
9:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Chesapeake Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement.
71793 ENV 121-L01N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
71798 ENV 121-L02N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
71784 ENV 121-L02P 0
  Tu    
3:00 p.m.-5:40 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Portsmouth Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency required.
71794 ENV 121-L03N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-16 Virtual Location WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
71789 ENV 121-L03P 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-16 Virtual Location - Real Time WW
Carolina Lab Kit 581121DV Required
71785 ENV 121-L74P 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
Carolina Lab Kit 581121DV Required
71800 ENV 121-O02C 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
ENV 121 requires the student to register for a lecture and laboratory combination.
71797 ENV 121-O04N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
ENV 121 requires the student to register for a lecture and laboratory combination.
71791 ENV 121-O05N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-16 Virtual Location WW
ENV 121 requires the student to register for a lecture and laboratory combination.
71790 ENV 121-O05P 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-16 Virtual Location WW
ENV 121 requires the student to register for a lecture and laboratory combination.
71792 ENV 121-O06N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
ENV 121 requires the student to register for a lecture and laboratory combination.
71786 ENV 121-O76P 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Location WW
ENV 121 requires the student to register for a lecture and laboratory combination.
71795 ENV 121-U037 4
 MTuWThF 
0:01 a.m.-0:02 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Western Branch High School P
No late enrollments will be approved after the first week of class.
71796 ENV 121-U047 0
 MTuWThF 
0:01 a.m.-0:02 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Western Branch High School P
No late enrollments will be approved after the first week of class.
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