Environmental Science
Associate of Science (AS) - 60 credits
About this program
The Associate of Science in Environmental Science is designed to provide students an avenue to a four-year environmental science degree, preparing them for a career in an environmental field. The program emphasizes a broad background in natural sciences, ensuring students are properly prepared for further study at an advanced level.
Program outcomes
- Utilize the scientific method to formulate and test hypotheses through experimental design.
- Explain and apply basic principles of natural and physical sciences.
- Relate principles of biology and chemistry to environmental systems.
- Evaluate the inter-relatedness of human social, ethical and political issues and the natural environment.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Apply, evaluate and synthesize laboratory techniques, field methods, data collection and data analysis.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
Credits | Requirement type |
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48 | Required courses |
6 | Restricted electives in courses |
3 | Restricted electives in MnTC Goal Areas |
3 | Restricted electives in course types |
60 | Total |
Environmental Science - Associate of Science (AS)
Required Courses:
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
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POLS2204 - Comparative Government | 3 |
POLS2206 - Global Politics | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
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ENGL1205 - Writing About Literature | 3 |
ENGL1210 - Writing About Current Issues | 3 |
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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6. The Humanities and Fine Arts |
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
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General Education w/MnTC Goals |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 16 credits
Course | Credits |
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BIOL1122 - General Biology I | 4 |
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
ECON2210 - Macroeconomics | 3 |
ENGL1101 - College Writing | 3 |
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
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General Education w/MnTC Goals |
1st Spring Term - 15 credits
Course | Credits |
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BIOL1107 - Environmental Science Issues | 3 |
BIOL1108 - Environmental Science Issues Lab | 1 |
BIOL1123 - General Biology II | 4 |
MATH1114 - College Algebra | 4 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
POLS2204 - Comparative Government | 3 |
POLS2206 - Global Politics | 3 |
2nd Fall Term - 15 credits
Course | Credits |
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BIOL2010 - General Ecology | 4 |
CHEM1111 - General Inorganic Chemistry I | 5 |
GEOG1110 - World Regional Geography | 3 |
PHIL1201 - Ethics | 3 |
2nd Spring Term - 14 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CHEM1112 - General Chemistry II | 5 |
MATH1207 - Elementary Statistics | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ENGL1205 - Writing About Literature | 3 |
ENGL1210 - Writing About Current Issues | 3 |
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
6. The Humanities and Fine Arts |