Environmental Science, A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus

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Program Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science as a process of trial & error.

Propose hypotheses, make, test, and improve predictions using data.

Identify, read, and understand scientific literature.

Communicate analysis & conclusions orally and in writing.

Analyze scientific studies in light of their ecological, social, economic, ethical, and cultural implications.

Work collaboratively to design, conduct, and evaluate experiments, projects, and other course activities.

Demonstrate the ability to incorporate sources & skills from other disciplines with those of biology.

Demonstrate the ability to place other disciplines in context to biology.

Demonstrate skills in basic light microscopy.

Environmental Science Curriculum: 31 Credits

BIOL 1117 - Environmental Science (with lab) 4 Credits
BIOL 1154 - Principles of Biology I 4 Credits
BIOL 1155 - Principles of Biology II 5 Credits
BIOL 2306 - General Ecology 4 Credits
BIOL 2205 - Microbiology 4 Credits
or
BIOL 2303 - Genetics 5 Credits
CHEM 1061 - Principles of Chemistry I 5 Credits
CHEM 1062 - Principles of Chemistry II 5 Credits

General Education Curriculum: 29 Credits

ENG 1108 - Writing And Research Skills 4 Credits
COMM 1100 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
or
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
MATH 1103 - Introduction to Statistics 4 Credits
or
MATH 1118 - College Algebra I 4 Credits or higher-level course (e g Calculus)
MnTC Goal 5 course 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 6 course 3 Credits
General electives (MnTC courses only) 12 Credits

Recommended Elective Courses

English Composition (ENG 1111 , ENG 1114 or ENG 1130 )
Higher level math courses, such as Pre-calculus or Calculus
PHIL 2130 - Environmental Philosophy 3 Credits
ECON 1106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
POLS 1141 - Introduction To Environmental Politics 3 Credits
Organic Chemistry I and II
GIS
Geology
Geography

Total Credits: 60

Full-Time Recommended Course Of Study

If you are studying part time, simply follow the order of the courses listed here. Note that not all courses will be available every semester. You will notice that in many instances you will be able to choose the specific course you will take from within a category. For a complete list of MnTC Goal Area course choices, please visit: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

Semester 1: 15 Credits

ENG 1108 - Writing And Research Skills 4 Credits
BIOL 1117 - Environmental Science (with lab) 4 Credits *
BIOL 1154 - Principles of Biology I 4 Credits *
COMM 1100 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
or
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking 3 Credits

Semester 2: 14-15 Credits

BIOL 1155 - Principles of Biology II 5 Credits *
CHEM 1061 - Principles of Chemistry I 5 Credits *

Choose one course from:

Semester 3: 15 Credits

BIOL 2306 - General Ecology 4 Credits *
CHEM 1062 - Principles of Chemistry II 5 Credits *
MnTC Goal 5 course 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 6 course 3 Credits

Semester 4: 15-16 Credits

General electives (MnTC courses only) 10-12 Credits

Choose one course from:

BIOL 2205 - Microbiology 4 Credits *
BIOL 2303 - Genetics 5 Credits

Total Credits: 60

* Course required for major