2017-2018 Credit Catalog

Environmental Studies (EVT)

2017-2018

Type: Transfer, Degree (AA)

Open Admissions

Division: Liberal Studies

An Option of Liberal Arts



The Environmental Studies Program is an interdisciplinary transfer program that helps students understand the interrelatedness and underlying causes of environmental problems.  It addresses environmental issues from multiple perspectives while defining personal and collective actions that will lead to solutions for a healthy planet and sustainable living.  Since environmental problems are complex, the program provides a broad range of liberal arts experiences in two tracks --Environmental Awareness and Environmental Science--leading to lifelong awareness of sustainability issues that connect the environment, economy, and society.  Students may select courses from either track or may take courses that combine both. Experiential and Place-Based Learning options will be provided through opportunities to participate in service-learning, field courses, and travel seminars.  Students will be prepared to continue their studies as they pursue advanced degrees at four-year colleges. Career prospects for graduates include environmental science, natural resources, conservationism, environmental advocacy, and education.

First Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIO101Biology 1:The Basics of Life

4
CMP101Composition 1

3
IDS166Introduction to Sustainable Living

3
HIS-ELECTIVE
History Elective

3
MATH ELECTIVE
Mathematics Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
HIS-ELECTIVE
History Elective

3
MATH ELECTIVE
Mathematics Elective

3
BIO102Biology 2: Diversity of Life

4
CMP148Composition 2: Writing about Literature and the Environment

3
HUM-ELECTIVE
Humanities Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:16

Second Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
GEO108Environmental Science

3
LIT202-214
Advanced Literature Elective

3
SS-ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective

3
EV-ELECTIVE
Directed Elective

3
LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
EV-ELECTIVE
Directed Elective

3
LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Elective

3
CPS100Information Technology and Its Applications

3
EVT
Directed Elective

4
Total Credit Hours:15

Requirement Notes

BIO101: BIO105/BIO106 sequence may be substituted for the BIO101/BIO102 sequence. Students pursuing the Environmental Science track are advised to take the BIO105/BIO106 sequence.

Mathematics Elective: Students pursuing the Environmental Science track for transfer to a four-year college/university should select MAT electives at MAT151 level or higher. Students should check with the desired transfer institution as to the specific math requirements for their particular program of interest.

Directed Electives - Environmental Awareness Track: HIS140, IDS112, IDS168, IDS182, IDS184, LIT214, PHI126, CMP104, BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150; Environmental Science Track: BIO214,BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150, CHE103, CHE104, CHE201, CHE202, CHE211, CHE212, PHY101, PHY102, PHY201, PHY202, PHY301.

EV Directed Electives - Environmental Awareness Track: HIS140, IDS112, IDS168, IDS182, IDS184, LIT214, PHI126, BIO214, BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150; Environmental Science Track: BIO214,BIO128, BIO130, BIO140, BIO142, BIO150, CHE103, CHE104, CHE201, CHE202, CHE211, CHE212, PHY101, PHY102, PHY201, PHY202, PHY301.

CPS100 may be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.

Program Note

Communications and Mathematics proficiencies are required to graduate.

See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 60