Environmental Studies
Associate in Science in General Science
Biology Option - Environmental Studies Concentration
The Associate in Science in General Science, Biology Option, Environmental Studies Concentration Program is proposed for students seeking transfer to a four-year program in environmental studies or employment at the Associate's degree level.
Employment opportunities based on a background in environmental studies exist in a diverse number of fields with government, industry, consulting firms, and non-profit groups. Positions include: forest and wildlife resource management, air and water quality, government inspectors, conservation, ecology, environmental management, risk assessors, regulatory compliance, recyclers, and solid and hazardous waste management.
Curriculum Requirements
Communications
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Credits
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Credits
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ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
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Select two of the four below* |
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ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
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MAT 131 College Algebra |
3 |
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6 |
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MAT 141 Precalculus |
3 |
Humanities |
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MAT 201 Calculus I |
4 |
Humanities Electives |
3 |
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MAT 202 Calculus II |
4 |
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3 |
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6-8 |
Social Science |
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Career Courses |
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POL 115 State & Local Government |
3 |
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BIO 165 Environmental Studies |
4 |
SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
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BIO 170 General Ecology |
4 |
Social Science Elective |
3 |
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CHE 164 General Chemistry I |
4 |
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7 |
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CHE 165 General Chemistry II |
4 |
Mathematics and Sciences |
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CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
BIO 162 General Biology I |
4 |
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CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
BIO 163 General Biology II |
4 |
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24 |
CSC 112 Microcomputer Software Applications |
3 |
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MAT 151 Statistics |
3 |
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14 |
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Recommended F/T Course Sequence
First Semester |
Credits |
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Third Semester |
Credits |
ENG 140 English Composition I |
3 |
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BIO 165 Environmental Studies |
4 |
BIO 162 General Biology I |
4 |
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CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
MAT College Algebra or Precalculus or Calculus I |
3-4 |
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MAT 151 Statistics |
3 |
CHE 164 General Chemistry I |
4 |
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POL 115 State & Local Government |
3 |
SOC 101 Foundations of Success |
1 |
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14 |
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15-16 |
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Second Semester |
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Fourth Semester |
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ENG 141 English Composition II |
3 |
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BIO 170 General Ecology |
4 |
BIO 163 General Biology II |
4 |
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CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
CHE 165 General Chemistry II |
4 |
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Humanities Elective |
3 |
MAT Precalculus or Calculus I or Calculus II |
3-4 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
CSC 112 Microcomputer Software Applications |
3 |
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14 |
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17-18 |
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Total Credits for Degree
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60-62
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