Environmental Science Emphasis, A.S.

Program Overview

The Associate's of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences (ENVS) is an interdisciplinary program that combines geosciences, geography, and environmental sciences. It consists of 60 credits, including core requirements in biology, chemistry, geology, and environmental science. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field and provides a foundation for further study in Earth, Energy, and Environmental science.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The Associate's of Science degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences (ENVS) is an interdisciplinary study of the relevant natural science disciplines, with content including the geosciences, geography, and environmental sciences.
• Program Structure: The program consists of 60 credits, including Utah Tech General Education Requirements, Earth and Environmental Sciences Core Requirements, and Environmental Science Emphasis Requirements.
• Course Schedule: The program can be completed in two years, with courses offered in both fall and spring semesters.
• ENER 3310: Energy and the Environment
• ENGL 2201: Literature and the Land
• ENVS 1210 & ENVS 1215: Introduction to Environmental Science and Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory
• ENVS 2210: Environmental Pollution and Remediation Techniques
• GEO 1110 & GEO 1115: Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab
• GEO 2050: Earth Materials
• MATH 1060: Trigonometry
• GEOG 3410: Paleoclimatology
• Environmental Science Emphasis Requirements:
• ENVS 2700R: Field Methods in Environmental Science
• ENVS 2990R: Career Seminar in Environmental Science

Other:

• The program provides knowledge and experience through lecture, laboratory, and field courses that immerse the students into the world around them, preparing them for entry-level positions in the discipline and bringing them one step closer to a Bachelor's degree.
• The region and ecosystems that surround Utah Tech University provide the ideal laboratory to apply concepts to the earth, energy, and environmental issues that impact the future of humanity.
• This program naturally feeds into the Bachelor's of Science degree in Earth, Energy, and Environmental science.