Environmental Science Associate of Science (AS)
About the Program
The Associate of Science in Environmental Science is a multi-disciplinary program which provides the scientific foundation for upper division coursework and career positions in environmental Science. Classes feature a broad background of preparation in math and science in such associated disciplines as mathematics, geology, physics, chemistry, biology, as well as economics.
Program Outcomes
- Upon completion of the AS in Environmental Science, students are able to analyze natural phenomena using appropriate mathematical and computational tools employed in the physical and biological sciences.
- Upon completion of the AS in Environmental Science, students are able to analyze natural phenomena using fundamental scientific principles in the physical and biological sciences.
- Upon completion of the AS in Environmental Science, students are able to conduct a literature search, identify and evaluate legitimate sources, and clearly communicate the results.
- Upon completion of the AS in Environmental Science, students are able to perform scientific experiments, mathematically analyze the data, and evaluate the results.
REQUIRED CORE: (43 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1A | General Botany | 5 |
| BIO 1B | General Zoology | 5 |
| CHEM 1A | General College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 1B | General College Chemistry II | 5 |
| ECON 1 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| EVST 5 | Energy and Sustainability | 3 |
| GEOL 1 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1L | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 1 | Calculus I | 5 |
| PHYS 2A | Introduction to Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2B | Introduction to Physics II | 4 |
TOTAL UNITS IN THE MAJOR: 43
PROGRAM-BASED GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 40 | Humans and the Environment | 3 |
Program-Based GE required if a student uses the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree.
The Associate Degree is conferred upon those students who complete the required 60 or more semester units of the degree pattern with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, of which 12 units must be earned at Las Positas College. In addition, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree, California State University General Education-Breadth, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units are degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.