Environmental Science Associate in Science Degree for Transfer

Program Overview

This transfer degree prepares students for Bachelor's degrees in Environmental Science. It provides a strong scientific foundation in biology, chemistry, and environmental science. Students will develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills essential for careers in environmental fields. The program includes core courses in cell and molecular biology, general chemistry, and environmental science, as well as selective courses in geology, mathematics, economics, and physics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This transfer degree prepares students to complete Bachelor's degrees in Environmental Science. The Environmental Science degree provides students with a strong and broad scientific foundation to prepare students for transfer into Bachelor's degree programs in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies.

Objectives:

• Use the Scientific Method and appreciate its role in the development of scientific thought
• Critically evaluate scientific information and examine its significance and impact on society and the environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues
• Document and communicate their work effectively.

Outline:

Core Courses (15 units):

• BIOL 230: Cell and Molecular Biology (5 units)
• CHEM 210: General Chemistry I (5 units)
• CHEM 220: General Chemistry II (5 units)

Selective Courses (27 units):

List A (16 units):

• ENVS 115: Environmental Science (3 units)
• GEOL 100: Introduction to Geology (3 units)
• GEOL 101: Geology Laboratory (1 unit)
• MATH 200: Elementary Probability and Statistics (4 units)
• MATH 251: Analytical Geometry and Calculus I (5 units)

List B (11 units):

• ECON 102: Principles of Micro Economics (3 units)
• PHYS 210: General Physics I (4 units)
• AND PHYS 220: General Physics II (4 units)
• OR PHYS 250: Physics with Calculus I (4 units)

Careers:

Students with Bachelor's degrees in Environmental Science can find employment in a wide variety of field in both the public and private sector, including (but not limited to) environmental consulting, environmental education, urban and regional planning, recycling and waste management, hydrology, ecology, etc.