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Environmental Science, Associate in Applied Science
Curriculum SCI.EVN.AAS (C226A)
The Environmental Science curriculum is designed to allow students to explore the relationship between organisms and their environment, with a particular emphasis on the impacts that humans place on their environment. The interdisciplinary nature of environmental science will be investigated through diverse course offerings, including biology, chemistry, geology, geography, and sustainable agriculture. There are two tracks or emphases from which students can choose based on their interests and goals: Geography/Geology or Ecology and Agriculture. Graduates of this program will receive appropriate training to qualify for a variety of entry-level positions within the environmental testing and/or consulting and related industries. Graduates may also transfer to pursue a baccalaureate degree in environmental science or related field.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| BIS 105 ◊ Environmental Biology | | 4 credits |
| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | | 5 credits |
| MAT 110 ◊ # College Algebra | | 5 credits |
| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 17 |
| BIS 150 ◊ # Principles of Biology I | | 4 credits |
| CHM 141 ◊ # General Chemistry II | | 5 credits |
| RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | | 3 credits |
| Selection from appropriate concentration | | 3-4 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
| BIS 151 ◊ # Principles of Biology II | | 4 credits |
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| PSC 150 ◊ American National Politics | | 3 credits |
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| PSC 151 ◊ American State and Urban Politics | | 3 credits |
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| SAT 110 Natural Resource Management (Soils and Water) | | 3 credits |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | | 3 credits |
| Selection from appropriate concentration | | 3-4 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16-17 |
| ENV 150 Environmental Sciences Field Methods | | 4 credits |
| PHL 103 ◊ Ethics | | 3 credits |
| Program electives | | 7-8 credits |
| Selection from appropriate concentration | | 3-4 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 17-19 |
Choose from one of the following concentrations (9-12 credits):
Take:
| GEO 200 ◊ Physical Geography: Weather and Climate | | 4 credits |
| GEO 201 ◊ Physical Geography: Maps and Land Forms | | 4 credits |
| GOL 103 ◊ Environmental Geology: Aspects of Global Hazards and Change | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 11 |
| BIS 205 ◊ # Field Ecology | | 4 credits |
| SAT 100 Principles of Agroecology | | 3 credits |
| SAT 105 Urban Agriculture Issues | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 10 |
| GOL 101 ◊ Physical Geology | | 4 credits |
| HRT 127 ◊ Entomology: Insects, People and Plants | | 3 credits |
| HRT 270 Sustainable Landscape Practices | | 3 credits |
| HRT 275 Innovations in Sustainability | | 4 credits |
| PHS 100 ◊ Introduction to Earth Science | | 4 credits |
| PHS 141 ◊ Application of Physical Science Concepts | | 4 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 65-69
See BIS course descriptions.
See Humanities General Education requirements.
Chairperson: Gabriel Guzman, Ext. 3312, email: gabrielguzman@triton.edu