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Associate in Science |
Associate in Science degree - Environmental Science
Catalog 2012-2013
The associate in science degree in environmental science offers a distinctive program of interdisciplinary study. It is a field of inquiry exploring energy and climate systems and their complex relationships with the world’s diverse human cultures. To achieve this goal, students and faculty work together across disciplines to develop an understanding of environmental sustainability in all its dimensions. The program focuses on current environmental concerns that have far-reaching implications for the fate of human society, ecological systems, and energy diversity. This involves an integration of knowledge from a variety of disciplines to understand the function of the ecological system and human impact upon these systems at a local, regional, and global scale.
DVC environmental science students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to four-year institutions of their choice are met. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select either General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU Breadth). General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for students who do not intend to transfer.
To earn an associate in science degree, students must complete each required course with a “C” grade or higher and complete all graduation requirements as listed in the catalog. Degree requirements can be completed by attending classes in the day, evening, online, or a combination of those. Certain classes may satisfy both major and other graduation requirements; however, the units are only counted once.
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Major requirements |
Units |
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BIOSC 170 |
Environmental Science |
3 |
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ENGIN 130 |
Energy, Society, and the Environment |
3 |
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GEOG 140 |
Introduction to Weather |
3 |
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OCEAN 101 |
Fundamentals of Oceanography |
3 |
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PHYS 120 |
General College Physics I |
4 |
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Plus at least 4 units from: |
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CHEM 108 |
Introductory Chemistry |
4 |
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CHEM 120 |
General College Chemistry I |
5 |
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Plus at least 9 units from: |
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ARCHI 120 |
Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design |
3 |
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BIOSC 126 |
Nature Study and Conservation |
4 |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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ENSYS 120 |
Introduction to Alternate Energy Systems |
2 |
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GEOG 127 |
Introduction to Global Positioning Systems |
3 |
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GEOG 130 |
Cultural Geography |
3 |
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MATH 182 |
Calculus for Management, Life Science and Social Science I |
3 |
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MATH 192 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
4 |
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PHYSC 112 |
Fundamentals of Physical Science |
3 |
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Total minimum required units |
29 |
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Program-level SLOs. Associate in science degree in Environmental Science [ (Datatel code AS.ENVS.D)]
#1. differentiate between different biotic and abiotic components of the environment.
#2. explain and analyze man-made impacts on the environment.
#3. apply the scientific method for environmental analysis.
#4. explain, illustrate and analyze chemical bonds and reactions.
#5. apply environmental science concepts and analytical procedures in various fields.
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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