ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TRANSFER
Associate in Arts Degree
This program is designed to prepare the student to enter a baccalaureate program in the environmental sciences on the junior level.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO150 | Biology I | 4 |
| CHE150 | Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENV170 | Intro to Environment Science | 4 |
| MAT180 | Pre calculus | 3 |
15 |
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| Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that you consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies. | ||
| BIO205 | Zoology | 4 |
| BIO210 | Botany | 4 |
| BIO280 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHE220 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry |
5 |
| PHY240 | Physics I | 4 |
| PHY245 | Physics II | 4 |
| CHE155 | Chemistry II | 4 |
| MAT220 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT221 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT210 | Statistics | 3 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required for the Program | 60 |
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Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in the expression of scientific concepts.
- Apply mathematical methods to scientific problems.
- Apply basic scientific principles and concepts in the solution of problems and laboratory experiments.
- Demonstrate an ability to collect, organize, analyze, evaluate, and present data.
- Demonstrate an ability to retrieve data and search relevant literature.
- Demonstrate the ability to use specific scientific apparatus and instrumentation.
- Explain basic scientific concepts in the physical and biological sciences and their application to the field of environmental science.
- Analyze the literature of population, resources, biological principles, hydrological and limnological sciences, physical geology, environmental testing as well as the environmental aspects of ethics, governmental laws and policies.
- Transfer to an accredited college or university.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.