Environmental Science (A.S.)
Purpose
The Environmental Science A.S. program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university. By integrating a broad spectrum of science and data manipulation and analysis courses the curriculum prepares students for advanced study and a variety of careers in ecology, hydrology, air and water quality compliance, regional planning, and interpretive education in the private, governmental, and non-profit sectors.
Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, a graduate will be able to:
- Describe and apply the scientific method.
- Use established scientific standards and methods to collect, analyze and interpret data.
- Install, calibrate and manipulate basic scientific equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of career opportunities and responsibilities associated with environmental science jobs.
Curriculum
First Semester
| BIO 115 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| BIO 121 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHE 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
Second Semester
| BIO 122 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHE 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 103/ 105/107 |
History of Western Civilization | 3 |
| MAT 100 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
Third Semester
| BIO 256 | Ecology | 4 |
| Elective | Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology | 3 |
| GLG 115 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| MAT 131 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| SPC 110/ 111 |
Introduction to Speech Communications | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| Elective | History Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Literature, Foreign Language, Philosophy, Art, Music, Communication | 3 |
| GEO 220 | Map Design in GIS | 3 |
| GLG 151 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| ESW 245 | Safety and First Aid | 3 |
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 64
