Environmental Science
Environmental Science
This degree can lead to a baccalaureate degree in environmental science or environmental studies at accredited colleges or universities. In consultation with an academic advisor; electives should be selected based on the student’s interest, the requirements of the transfer institution or technician-level vocation opportunities. Basic Skills requirements must be met before entry into the program. Some courses require prerequisites, check course descriptions.
For information, contact faculty advisor, James Sacchinelli or Richard Perello or contact science department chair, Kenneth Cabarle.
Upon Completion of this program students will be able to:
- Develop work ethics that are effective and safe in a laboratory environment;
- Apply the scientific method to collect and interpret information;
- Experiment with laboratory and field equipment to obtain data;
- Analyze records of results and procedures;
- Discuss effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Analyze and evaluate problems critically.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 30 credits | |
| When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses. | |
| Communication (6 credits) | |
| ENGL101-Composition I |
3
|
| ENGL102-Composition II |
3
|
| Mathematics-Science-Technology (12 credits) | |
| BIOL109-General Biology I |
4
|
| CHEM110-General Chemistry I |
4
|
| Choose: MATH150-Pre-Calculus, MATH155-Calculus I or MATH220-Statistical Methods |
4
|
| Social Science (3 credits) | |
| General Education Social Science course |
3
|
| Humanities (6 credits) | |
| Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110 |
3
|
| General Education Humanities course |
3
|
| General Education Elective (3 credits) | |
| *General Education course |
3
|
| TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS |
30
|
| PROGRAM COURSES - 30 credits | |
| Program Requirements (12 credits) | |
| ENVL200-Environmental Science | 4 |
| ENVL205-Ecology | 4 |
| ENVL221-Physical Geography | 4 |
|
Program Electives (18 credits) Choose 18 credits from the following: |
18
|
| AVIT185-Remote Sensing Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (3 cr.) | |
| BIOL205-Genetics | |
| BIOL110-General Biology II | |
| CHEM111-General Chemistry II | |
| CHEM210-Organic Chemistry I | |
| CHEM211-Organic Chemistry II (Offered spring only) | |
| ENGL224-Environmental Literature (3 cr.) | |
| GIST101-Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | |
| GIST150-Geospacial Data Collection | |
| MATH156-Calculus II | |
| PHYS125-College Physics I (offered fall only) or PHYS225-General Physics I (**) | |
| PHYS126-College Physics II or PHYS226-General Physics II (**) | |
| TCOM125-Technical Communication (3 cr.) | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
30
|
|
*Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits Is fulfilled with CISM125 or CISM132, which may be taken as a General Education Elective, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio. |
|
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: |
60
|
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(**) Option should be chosen by referring to the transfer institution program/degree requirements and consulting with an academic advisor. |
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(ENVL) EFFECTIVE FALL 2022 |
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester (18 credits) | ||
| BIOL109 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGL101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Choose | MATH150, MATH155 or MATH220 | 4 |
| Gen Ed | Social Science course | 3 |
| Second Semester (17 credits) | ||
| ENGL102 | Composition II | 3 |
| Choose | ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100, or THEA110 | 4 |
| Gen Ed | Humanities course | 3 |
| Choose (2) | Program Elective | 8 |
| Third Semester (12 credits) | ||
| ENVL200 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| ENVL205 | Ecology | 4 |
| Choose | Program Elective | 4 |
| Fourth Semester (13 credits) | ||
| ENVL221 | Physical Geography | 4 |
| Gen Ed | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Choose (2) | Program Electives | 6 |