Environmental Science Technology, Associate of Science

Program Overview

This Environmental Science program provides a comprehensive foundation in environmental principles, regulations, and scientific methods. Students develop skills in environmental monitoring, data analysis, and problem-solving, preparing them for careers in environmental protection, conservation, and related fields. The program includes coursework in biology, chemistry, geology, and environmental science, as well as specialized electives and hands-on experiences.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course List:
• Course
• Title
• Credits
• ENC1101
• COMPOSITION I
• 3.00
• MAC1105C
• COREQUISITE COLLEGE ALGEBRA
• 3.00
• or
• MAC1105
• COLLEGE ALGEBRA
• EVR1261
• FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR POLLUTION
• 3.00
• Select one of the following:
• 4.00
• ESC1000 & 1000L
• EARTH SCIENCE and EARTH SCIENCE LABORATORY
• GLY1010 & 1010L
• PHYSICAL GEOLOGY and PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY
• ENC1102
• COMPOSITION II
• 3.00
• EVR1858
• ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
• 3.00
• CHM1045
• GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1
• 3.00
• CHM1045L
• GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB
• 1.00
• GE Course
• General Education Humanities Core
• 3.00
• BSC2010
• INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY I
• 3.00
• BSC2010L
• INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY I LABORATORY
• 3.00
• or
• EVR1001
• INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
• GIS1040C
• INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I
• 3.00
• ORH2522
• FLORIDA FLORA AND ECOSYSTEMS LANDSCAPES
• 1.00
• Electives
• Elective Courses
• 28.00
• AMH2020
• HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877
• 3.00
• Science Elective
• Science elective specialization (lecture + lab)
• 34.00
• Select one of the following:
• 3.00
• EVR2949
• CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE
• BSC2910
• DIRECTED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
• PSC2910
• DIRECTED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
• Total Credits
• 64
1 MAC1105C COREQUISITE COLLEGE ALGEBRA is a 5-credit course. Students who register for this course must see an advisor to discuss their academic plan. 2 Students must complete 8 credits of electives. Students must choose from the Program Electives list. 3 Science Electives include a lecture science course and a lab.
• Notes:
• Please note that some specialized courses are offered only in fall or spring terms.
• See General Education course information here.
• Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY.
• In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
• Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
• Program Electives
• Course List
• Course
• Title
• 1.00
• BSC2910
• DIRECTED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
• 0.00
• EVR2949
• CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE
• 3.00
• GLY1010
• PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
• 3.00
• GLY1010L
• PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY
• 1.00
• GIS1000
• MAPPING FUNDAMENTALS SYSTEMS II
• 3.00
• GIS1030
• REMOTE SENSING AND APPLICATIONS
• 3.00
• GIS1042C
• INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS II
• 3.00
• GIS1047C
• APPLICATIONS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• 3.00
• STA2023
• STATISTICS
• 3.00
• ESC1000
• EARTH SCIENCE
• 3.00
• ESC1000L
• EARTH SCIENCE LABORATORY
• 1.00
• PSC2910
• DIRECTED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
• 0.00
• PSC1121
• PHYSICAL SCIENCES SURVEY
• 3.00
• PSC1121L
• PHYSICAL SCIENCES LABORATORY
• 1.00
• PHY1001
• APPLIED PHYSICS
• 3.00
• BOT2010
• GENERAL BOTANY
• 3.00
• BOT2010L
• GENERAL BOTANY LABORATORY
• 1.00
• BSC2011
• INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II
• 3.00
• BSC2011L
• INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II LABORATORY
• 1.00
• MCB2010
• MICROBIOLOGY
• 3.00
• MCB2010L
• MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
• 1.00
• ZOO2010
• GENERAL ZOOLOGY
• 3.00
• ZOO2010L

Careers:

• Environmental laboratory technicians
• Environmental samplers
• Environmental health inspectors
• Instrumentation technicians
• Pollution control technicians
• Groundwater contamination technicians
• Geology technicians