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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____ENGL 102
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College Composition II
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3
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____ENVS 101/102
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Introduction to Environmental Science and Lab
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4
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____PHYS 101
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Fundamentals of Physics I
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4
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____MATH 165
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Pre-Calculus
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4
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Note: Competitive transfer programs may require Calculus.
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General Education Electives:
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses. One 3-credit General Education course must be a Diversity course.)
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____Arts and Humanities (Suggested: ENGL 205 * or PHIL 101)
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3
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____Social and Behavioral Sciences (From 2 different disciplines - Suggested: ECON 201, GEOG 111, PAGL/PRLW 101, POLS 101, POLS 111, POLS 131*, or SOCL 101)
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6
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____Wellness and Health
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3
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____Information Technology (Suggested: CINS 120*)
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3
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____Global, Historical and Cultural Perspectives (Suggested: SSCI 111)
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2
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Total General Education:
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38
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* Denotes Diversity Course
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Program Requirements
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____BIOL 110
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Biology I: Molecular and Cells
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4
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____CHEM 121/122
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General Chemistry I and Lab
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4
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____GEOG 101
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Introduction to Physical Geography
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3
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____ECON 152
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Natural Resource Economics
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3
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Total Program Requirements:
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14
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Program Electives:
Science and Mathematics Courses
(Choose at least two courses.)
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____BIOL 104
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Botany
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4
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____BIOL 106
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Zoology
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4
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____BIOL 111
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Biology II: Evolution and Ecology
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4
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____ERSC 121/122
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Physical Geology and Lab
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4
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____ERSC 131
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Meteorology
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4
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Other Electives:
(Choose additional courses for a total of 12 credits.)
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____BIOL 230
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Microbiology
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4
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____ECON 202
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Intro to Microeconomic Principles
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3
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____ENVS 142
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Environmental Law and Regulation
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3
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____GEOA 101
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Introduction to GIS
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3
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____HORT 115
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Soils and Fertilizers
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4
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____MATH 153
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Introduction to Statistical Methods
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4
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Total Electives:
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12
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Total Credits Required for Degree:
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64
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Note: Students who intend to transfer to a bachelor’s program should seek recommendations for their CCBC coursework from the transfer advisor at the institution to which they intend to transfer.
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This degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Environmental Science. Beyond the General Education requirements and other degree, program, and elective requirements, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a Program Coordinator for information about specific requirements.
Four-year institutions vary in their requirements for an Environmental Science major. It is recommended that a student consult with an advisor at the transfer institution as soon as possible in order to choose courses at CCBC that meet the requirements at the four-year institution.
Environmental Science is the study of how the natural world functions and how humans interact with the world around us. Environmental Scientists are needed in parks and other natural areas as well as in basic research and policy making positions in both government and industry. ENVS courses mix theory and principles of environmental science with hands-on experiences. Students learn about environmental monitoring and sampling methods and environmental conditions and explore environmental policies and technologies.
