Environmental Science A.S.
Students will develop a strong foundation in the sciences with courses in environmental science, ecology, geology, biology and chemistry. Specialized courses in environmental science technology and environmental issues emphasize scientific project management skills and career pathways for environmental scientists. In addition to meeting other basic General Education requirements typical of the first two years of a B.S. degree, specialized environmental coursework will provide students with a skill set useful in the pursuit of their future employment in environmental engineering and remediation, resource management, or wastewater/drinking water treatment industries.
The mission of the Environmental Science A.S. degree program is to prepare students for transfer into a 4-year Environmental Science B.S. program with an appropriate mix of general education and specialized coursework in the natural sciences.
The program will prepare Environmental Science majors:
- To problem-solve
- To accurately collect and record data in field and laboratory settings
- To demonstrate computer literacy
- To apply various sampling and data collection techniques to environmental media, including soils and water
- To use publicly-available resources necessary for environmental site investigation and management.
Discipline Category Descriptions
Minimum Degree Requirements (60 credits) |
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| Effective Fall 2023 | |
English (6 credits)
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| ENG 101 | English Composition |
| ENG 102 | Literature & Composition |
Social Science (3 Credits) |
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| --------> | Social Science Gen. Ed. Course |
History or Humanities (6 Credits)
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Two courses from two different areas: The Arts or US History or World History or World Languages Gen. Ed. Course |
Math (7 Credits) |
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| MAT 161 | Elementary Statistics |
| MAT 204 MAT 224 |
College Algebra w/ Trigonometry II or Calculus I |
Science (24 Credits) |
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| BIO 101 | General Biology I |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II |
| BIO 206 | Ecology |
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry I |
| CHE 112 | General Chemistry II |
| GEL 101 | Physical Geology |
Environmental Science & Technology (9 Credits) |
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| ENV 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science |
| ENV 210 | Environmental Technology |
| ENV 220 | Seminar in Environmental Issues |
Info. Literacy (1 Credits) |
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| SCI 110 | Fundamental Skills in Science |
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| CSC 102 | Introduction to Microcomputer Applications |
Free Elective (1 Credit) |
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| --------> | Any course that receives college credit |
Graduates of the Environmental Science A.S. degree program are prepared to transfer into a bachelor's degree program in Environmental Science.