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2007 College Catalog
Environmental Technology Certificate
Coastal Zone Management
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The Environmental Technology certificates are a collaborative partnership among Cape Cod Community College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy and University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, for persons seeking to acquire skills and knowledge in five environmental fields: Coastal Zone Management, Environmental Site Assessment, Geographic Information Systems, Wastewater Management, and Water Supply. Students may need to travel to each of the three schools in order to complete all the courses in any certificate program. Students are encouraged to enroll in ENV260 Cooperative Work Experience/Internship.
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| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisites |
Semester
Offered |
Semester
Taken |
Grade
Earned |
| ENV118 |
Intro. to Environmental Science |
4 |
MAT020, ENL020 & ENL050 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores |
every |
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| ENV125 |
Coastal Ecology |
3 |
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every |
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| ENV131 |
Physical Oceanography and Coastal Structures |
3 |
MAT030 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score & ENV118 & ENV125 |
evenings |
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| ENV135 |
Coastal Zone Management Laws and Regulations |
3 |
ENV118 & ENV125 |
Spring evenings |
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| ENV260 |
Internship (recommended) |
3 |
ENV118, permission of instructor |
- |
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| Total Credits: |
13/16 |
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Overview: This certificate is designed to provide students with up-to-date knowledge of the principles and practices of coastal zone management. Students will study coastal ecological systems and the impact man has on these systems, physical oceanography and coastal structures and their relationship to coastal resources. Laws and regulations covering the coastal zone will be presented and related to the policies of government.
Career Outlook: Completion of the Coastal Zone Management certificate prepares a student to obtain a position as a technician. The Department of Labor predicts that that job opportunities are expected to increase 9 to 17 percent for all environmental technician occupations through the year 2014. In coastal areas, students may obtain positions that require knowledge of Federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as soil and species identification. These technicians assist governmental, municipal, and non-profit coastal managers in the preservation and remediation at coastal and recreational areas. This certificate is appropriate for students with advanced degrees that are looking for specific technical training.
Program Outcomes: Upon completion of the Coastal Zone Management Certificate, students shall be able to:
- Work with public and private natural resource/conservation agencies, and environmental consulting companies.
- Conduct field examinations of various coastal ecosystems and understand the application of science in coastal zone management.
- Understand the laws and regulations and their relationship to policy making at the local, state, and federal level.
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