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Environmental Science - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

AN ARTS AND SCIENCES AREA OF CONCENTRATION

APPLICATION CODE 125

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Liberal Studies—Room AC-230.

The growing emphasis on environmental issues has created a demand for green collar professionals: skilled specialists in the area of environmental science and natural resources management. This curriculum is a guide for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Natural Resources Management. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 121College Composition

3
BIOL 141/141LFoundations of Biology I: Cells, Energy, and Organisms

4
CHEM 101/101LGeneral Inorganic Chemistry I

4
MATH 181Calculus I

4

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 142/142LFoundations of Biology II: Ecology and Evolution

4
CHEM 201/201LOrganic Chemistry I

4
ENST 105Environmental Science

3
ENST 115Environmental Science Laboratory

1

Select 3 credits from the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
AVMP 110Introduction to Video

3
AVMP 150Introduction to Electronic Media

3
AVMP 155Principles of Film and Media Production

3
MUSA 107Music Technology in Society

3
MUSA 140Introduction to Music Technology and Entrepreneurship

3
MUSA 141Sound Creation in Music

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
ECON 102Principles of Economics (Micro)

3
PHYS 103Fundamentals of Physics I

4
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities - Oral Communication Core

3
Gen Ed Core Information Literacy Core

3
Elective Elective*

2

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
GEOL 107Introduction to Physical Geology

3
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - Global Competency Core

3
Elective Electives*

9

*Electives - Select from the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 109Plants, People, and Ecosystems

3
BIOL 119Plants, People, and Ecosystems Lab

1
BIOL 200/200LMicrobiology

4
CADD 108Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

3
ENST 200Fundamentals of Soil Science

4
ENST 233Introduction to Environmental Health

3
GEOG 101Introduction to World Geography

3
GEOL 117Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory

1
MATH 182Calculus II

4
PHYS 104Fundamentals of Physics II

4
PHYS 120Oceanography

3
PHYS 121Oceanography Laboratory

1

Total Credit Hours: 60

A graduate should be able to

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the biological, chemical, physical, and political components of environmental science.
  2. Demonstrate an ability to identify and address environmental issues with scientific and/or technological solutions.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication skills when describing the natural world and technological applications.
  4. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning to problems, dilemmas, and issues.