Environmental Science Associate of Science (AS)
COURSE ADDED, UNIT-COUNT UPDATED:
- EVST 5L added, Required Core: 44 Units, Total Units for the Major: 44
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About the Program
The Associate of Science in Environmental Science is a multi-disciplinary program which provides the scientific foundation for upper division coursework and career positions in environmental Science. Classes feature a broad background of preparation in math and science in such associated disciplines as mathematics, geology, physics, chemistry, biology, as well as economics.
Program Outcomes
- Upon completion of the AS in Environmental Science, students are able to analyze natural phenomena using appropriate mathematical and computational tools employed in the physical and biological sciences.
- Upon completion of the AS in Environmental Science, students are able to analyze natural phenomena using fundamental scientific principles in the physical and biological sciences.
- Upon completion of the AS in Environmental Science, students are able to conduct a literature search, identify and evaluate legitimate sources, and clearly communicate the results.
- Upon completion of the AS in Environmental Science, students are able to perform scientific experiments, mathematically analyze the data, and evaluate the results.
Required Core: (44 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1A | General Botany | 5 |
| BIO 1B | General Zoology | 5 |
| CHEM 1A | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| ECON 1 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| EVST 5 | Energy and Sustainability | 3 |
| EVST 5L | Energy and Sustainability Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL 1 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1L | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 1 | Calculus I | 5 |
| PHYS 2A | Introduction to Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2B | Introduction to Physics II | 4 |