Environmental Science: AS Degree
The Associate of Science in Environmental Sciences is designed for transfer to the Environmental Sciences bachelor's degree at the three Regents Universities. Students completing this degree will transfer 60-64 credits to the three Regents Universities. This degree includes AGEC-S, which is transferable to all Arizona public universities. Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.
Minimum credit hours required: 60
AGEC-S Requirements: 35-41 credit hours
See page 21 for General Education Courses that can be used to satisfy AGEC requirements.
Composition (6)
ENG 101¹ College Composition I (3)
ENG 102¹ College Composition II (3)
Mathematics (3-5)
MAT 220¹ Calculus & Analytical Geometry I (5)
Arts/Humanities (6)
Courses from two or more disciplines must be selected from the approved General Education courses in the Arts/Humanities category. PHI 105 recommended
Social/Behavioral (6)
Courses from two or more disciplines must be selected from the approved General Education courses in the Social/Behavioral category. ECN 205 recommended
Biological/Physical Sciences (8-10)
CHM 151¹ General Chemistry I (5)
CHM 152¹ General Chemistry II (5)
General Education Options (6-8)
PHY 111 or 161 (4)
or
BIO 109 (4)
and
Subject based on Major – Using a transfer guide, select one course in Mathematics above calculus and/or
Science from the following content areas: Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Physical Geography, or Zoology (4)
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Degree Core Requirements: 25–26
Required: 13 credit hours
MAT 160 Introduction to Statistics (3)
BIO 105 Environment Biology (4)
ENV 150 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3)
CIS 120 Introduction to computer Information Systems (3)
Degree Emphasis Area for Biology
Total credit hours required : 12 credit hours
BIO 181 Unity of Life I: Life of the Cell (4)
BIO 182 Unity of Life II: Multicellular Organisms (4)
BIO 205 Microbiology (4)
Degree Emphasis Area for Applied Geology
Total credit hours required: 13 credit hours
GLG 101 Physical Geology (4)
GLG 102 Historical Geology (4)
MAT 230 Calculus II (5)
¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
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