Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 2230 - Catalog 2017/2018
Sandra Horikami, Chair, 386-506-4313, Sandra.Horikami@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Environmental Science Technology Program is to provide and to enrich the students with the basic skills, knowledge and abilities in the fields of environmental compliance and technology, and to enable the students to gain entry-level employment in the field.
Description:
The Environmental Science Technology program focuses on environmental compliance and protection of our land and water at the federal, state, and local level. Under the direction of an environmental scientist, graduates will be expected to perform physical, chemical and biological sampling in the field. Graduates will also identify and quantify organisms, establish sampling areas, perform water and soil analysis, maintain field equipment, record test data and prepare reports. Much of this work will occur in the field or in the laboratory.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of environmental processes and human-environment interactions.
- Critically analyze and evaluate environmental issues on local and global scales and to apply interdisciplinary perspectives and approaches.
- Monitor, sample and evaluate environmental conditions and then design effective presentations using their data.
Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.
Approximate Additional Costs
Lab Fees: $406 (refer to course descriptions in current college catalog)
Additional Admission Requirements
General Education courses (pre- and co-requisites) and Program Specific courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better. Orientation to the Institute of Marine and Environmental Studies (SLS1127) also must be completed within the first year of the Program.
Careers
Graduates may secure entry-level positions with environmental companies, federal, state and local governments, utilities, the military, industry or nonprofit organizations locally, as well as on state, national and international levels.
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General Education Courses
General Education Core - 39 Credits
Communications Core (6 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3 |
Mathematics Core (6 credits)
Natural Sciences Core (18 credits)
| BSC1010C | General Biology I (For Science Majors) and Lab | 4 |
| CHM1045C | General College Chemistry I and Lab | 4 |
| OCE1001 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| GLY2010C | Physical Geology and Lab | 4 |
| MET2010 | Meteorology | 3 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Choose one
Social Science Core (3 credits)
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
Cultural/Global Core (3 credits)
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
Program Specific Courses (25 Credits)
| SLS1127 | Faculty Peer Mentoring Experience for Marine and Environmental Science Programs | 0 |
| BOT2150 | Native Plants of Central Florida | 3 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| EVR2001L | Introduction to Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
| EVR2933 | Environmental Seminar | 1 |
| EVR2943 | Environmental Internship | 3 |
| GIS2040C | Geographic Information Systems and Lab | 3 |
| OCE2013C | Aquatic Environmental Science and Lab | 4 |
| PCB2033C | Introduction to Ecology and Lab | 4 |
| PHY1020 | Energy and its Environmental Effects | 3 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| SLS1127 | Faculty Peer Mentoring Experience for Marine and Environmental Science Programs | 0 |
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| CHM1045C | General College Chemistry I and Lab | 4 |
| GIS2040C | Geographic Information Systems and Lab | 3 |
2nd Semester
| BSC1010C | General Biology I (For Science Majors) and Lab | 4 |
| BOT2150 | Native Plants of Central Florida | 3 |
| OCE1001 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| PHY1020 | Energy and its Environmental Effects | 3 |
Summer Semester
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3 |
| STA2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Humanities Core | 3 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| EVR2001L | Introduction to Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
| GLY2010C | Physical Geology and Lab | 4 |
| MET2010 | Meteorology | 3 |
| PCB2033C | Introduction to Ecology and Lab | 4 |
2nd Semester
Total Credit Hours: 64