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.

The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets
that graduates will possess at the end of their program of study.

Demonstrate skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.
Demonstrate scientific literacy as it pertains to Environmental Science, particularly how changes in environment affect ecosystem structure.
Demonstrate critical thinking and deductive reasoning.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrate the use and application of models in building a scientifically supported framework.

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 111¹ or 161¹ (4)
or
BIO 109¹ (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)

Degree Core Requirements: 25–26

Required: 13 credit hours
MAT 160¹ Introduction to Statistics (3)
BIO 105¹ Environment Biology (4)
ENV 150¹ 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 181¹ Unity of Life I: Life of the Cell (4)
BIO 182¹ Unity of Life II: Multicellular Organisms (4)
BIO 205 Microbiology¹ (4)

Degree Emphasis Area for Applied Geology
Total credit hours required: 13 credit hours
GLG 101 Physical Geology (4)
GLG 102¹ Historical Geology (4)
MAT 230¹ Calculus II (5)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information is subject to change without notice, obligation, or liability.