2008 College Catalog
Associate in ArtsEnvironmental Studies Concentration
Students should refer to Degree Requirements for the general education requirements.
A candidate for the Environmental Studies concentration might select a schedule similar to this: |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites | | First Semester | ENL101 | English Composition I | 3 | Appropriate score on the Computerized Placement Test or grade of C or better in ENL050 or ESL201 | | BIO101 | Concepts in Biology I | 4 | MAT030 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score | | | Mathematics* | 3/4 | | | ENV101 | Survey of Environmental Technology | 3 | | | CHM101 | General Chemistry I | 4 | MAT040 or or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores | | Second Semester | | BIO102 | Concepts in Biology II | 4 | A grade of C or higher in BIO101 | | ENL102 | English Composition II | 3 | ENL101 | | CHM102 | General Chemistry II | 4 | CHM101 | | COM103 | Human Communication | 3 | ENL010 or ESL102 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score | | | Behavioral Science | 3 | | | Third Semester | | | Language Arts | 3 | | | | Social Science | 3 | | | CHM201 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 | CHM102 | | | Mathematics* | 3/4 | | | | Environmental elective** | 3 | | | Fourth Semester | | | Fine and Performing Arts | 3 | | | | Behavioral Science (or) Social Science | 3 | | | CHM202 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 | CHM201 | | | Environmental elective** | 3 | | | | Fine and Performing Arts (or) Language Arts | 3 | | | ENV260 | Internship (optional)*** | 3 | Permission of the instructor | | Total Credits: | 71/73 | |
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| The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. |
OverviewStudents who aim toward a four-year undergraduate program in Environmental Studies can undertake the first two years at the College. In addition to the natural science and mathematical courses, students will be able to choose from a variety of environmental electives. The Environmental Studies concentration fulfills all of the requirements of the Commonwealth Transfer Compact. In addition, the College has established articulation agreements with the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Program and the Environmental Engineering Program at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Additional articulation agreements are being developed with other state and private institutions. Consult your advisor concerning the details of these articulation agreements. |
Career OutlookThis option provides students with a sound basis for further study in environmental engineering, environmental studies, natural resources management, environmental education, and environmental management.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Environmental Studies concentration, students shall be able to:
- Communicate and discuss current issues in environmental science.
- Have the demonstrated ability for further study in environmental engineering, environmetal studies, natural resources management, environmental education, and environmental management.
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* Mathematics courses chosen from among: MAT150, MAT171, MAT190, MAT240.
** Environmental electives should be carefully chosen from the list of Environmental Technology courses listed in the Course Description section.
*** To be taken during the summer or during the third or fourth semester. |
