Environmental Science Technology A.A.S.
A20140
The Environmental Science Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in environmental testing/consulting and related industries. Major emphasis is placed on biological and chemical evaluation of human impact on the environment.
Coursework includes general education, computer applications, biology, chemistry, industrial safety, and an extensive array of detailed environmentally specific classes.
Graduates should qualify for numerous positions within the industry. Employment opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following: Chemical Analysis, Biological Analysis, Water/Wastewater Treatment, EPA Compliance Inspection, Hazardous Material Handling, Waste Abatement/Removal, and Contaminated Site Assessment/Remediation. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Use written and oral discussion to discover and to articulate ideas
- Acknowledge diverse perspectives and cultural values
- Demonstrate the ability to make good decisions based on available information
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of the natural world; how human interaction affects the natural world; and how to prevent, detect, and mitigate environmental problems caused by humans
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of the natural world and how cultural and societal differences affect the treatment of our natural resources
- Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and questions contained in a body of information
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 SHC from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Mathematics
Select 3-4 SHC from the following courses
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
Social/Behavioral Science
Select 3 SHC from the following
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| GEO 111 | World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
Other Major Required Courses
| CHM 131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENV 224 | Land Resource Management | 4 | SP |
| SST 110 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 | FA, SP |
General Electives
(Select 9 SHC from the following courses)
| AST 151 | General Astronomy I | 3 | FA |
| AST 151A | General Astronomy I Lab | 1 | FA |
| BIO 120 | Introductory Botany | 4 | |
| BIO 130 | Introductory Zoology | 4 | |
| BIO 140 | Environmental Biology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| BIO 140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
| BIO 275 | Microbiology | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| BUS 135 | Principles of Supervision | 3 | FA, SP |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 | FA, SP |
| CHM 132 | Organic and Biochemistry | 4 | SP |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| CIV 240 | Project Management | 3 | FA |
| EGR 115 | Intro to Technology | 3 | FA |
| GEL 111 | Geology | 4 | |
| PHY 110 | Conceptual Physics | 3 | SU |
| WAT 110 | Basic Wastewater Treatment | 3 | SP |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning (up to 2 SHC) | 1-2 | |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 | FA, SP |
Total Credit Hours: 64