Environmental Science Technology
This program includes specialized environmental science courses in addition to general education coursework to provide individuals the background necessary for understanding the ecological relationships of the environment. Coursework also emphasizes the application of scientific principles to pollution control problems in accordance with state and federal regulations. Practical lab and field experience in sampling and analysis will be stressed. Emphasis is placed on developing the students’ ability to function effectively in a variety of job situations. Graduates of this program will be prepared to sample and analyze air, water and soil in accordance with state and federal regulations. Environmental technicians may be responsible for such job duties as air pollution surveillance, analysis of water and wastewater samples, ground water and surface water assessment, field sampling, data interpretation, and other support services to engineering and science professionals. Graduates in this field may be employed as technicians by federal, state and local governmental units as well as utilities, private industry, and environmental engineering consulting firms.
Technical Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 150 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BIO 151 | Principles of Biology Laboratory I | 2 |
| BTN 101 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 1 |
| BTN 201 | Biotechnology Techniques I | 4 |
| BTN 202 | Biotechnology Techniques II | 4 |
| CHE 180 | General College Chemistry II 1 | 4 |
| CHE 185 | General College Chemistry Laboratory II 1 | 1 |
| CHE 270 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHE 275 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 | 2 |
| COE 199 | Cooperative Education: (Topic) (Internship) | 1-3 |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Microeconomics 1 | 3 |
| ENG 203 | Business Writing | 3 |
| ENG 204 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| EST 299 | 1-3 | |
| GLY 101 | Physical Geology 1 | 3 |
| GLY 111 | Physical Geology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| MAT 154 | Trigonometry | 2 |
| MAT 170 | Brief Calculus with Applications | 3 |
| MAT 175 | Calculus I | 5 |
| PHY 151 | Introductory Physics I 1 | 3 |
| STA 220 | Statistics | 3 |
| Courses not on this list may be approved at the program coordinator’s discretion. | ||
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Satisfies General Education requirement for A.S degrees