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Environmental Science - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

An Arts and Sciences Area of Study

Application Code 125

For curriculum information, contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division—Room ST-248—443-518-1600.

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-101General Biology I

4
CHEM-101General Inorganic Chemistry I

4
MATH-181Calculus I

4
-or higher core course

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-102General Biology II

4
CHEM-201Organic Chemistry I

4
ENST-105Environmental Science

3
ENST-115Environmental Science Laboratory

1
-Arts & Humanities Core Group A

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
ECON-102Principles of Economics (Micro)

3
PHYS-103Fundamentals of Physics I

4
-Arts & Humanities Core Group B

3
-Elective*

4

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
GEOL-107Introduction to Physical Geology

3
-Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group B

3
-Electives*

10

*Electives - Choose from the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-200Microbiology

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

A graduate should be able to

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

Total Credit Hours: 60