ENV105 Quantitative Methods for Environmental Analysis
ENV122 The Process of Environmental Management and Decision Making
ENV125 Coastal Ecology
ENV140 Introduction to Water: Concepts & Technologies
ENV163 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) I
ENV170 Renewable Energy Sources
ENV171 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Methods
ENV173 Introduction to Solar Energy
Associate in Arts Degree
Environmental Studies Concentration
Overview
Students who aim toward a four-year undergraduate program in Environmental Studies can undertake the first two years at the College. In addition to the natural science and mathematical courses, students choose from a variety of environmental electives.
Students who place into developmental math and/or English should begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
Environmental Studies Concentration Program Requirements
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENL101 | M | 3 | |
| BIO151 | M | 4 | |
| CHM151 | M | 4 | |
| ENV118 | M | 4 | |
| MAT150 | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| ENL102 | 3 | ||
| BIO152 | M | 4 | |
| CHM152 | M | 4 | |
| COM103 | 3 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| CHM251 | M | 5 | |
| MAT195 | 4 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| CHM252 | 5 | ||
Environmental Elective
|
3 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 64 | ||
M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.
The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.
Career Outlook
This concentration provides students with a sound basis for further study in environmental engineering, environmental studies, natural resources management, environmental education, and environmental management.
This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Environmental Studies concentration, students are able to:
- Communiate and discuss current issues in environmental science
- Demonstrate the ability for further study in environmental engineering, environmental studies, natural resources management, environmental education, and environmental management