Washtenaw Community College

Environmental Science (ASENVS)

Associate in Science Degree

• 2011 - 2012
• 2012 - 2013
• 2013 - 2014

Description

This program is designed to prepare students to deal with environmental issues and concerns from a global point of view. Students will select from two tracks, one focusing on physical science and the other emphasizing the social science perspective. Both tracks integrate biology, chemistry and geology and lead to an Associate in Science degree which should transfer to 4-year institutions following the MACRAO guidelines. Students will have first-hand lab experiences studying environmental problems from a scientific perspective as well as proposing and implementing solutions to sustainability. The program prepares students for careers in resource management, waste management, sustainability, environmental consultation and other related fields.

Articulation

Siena Heights University, BS degree.

Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: www.wccnet.edu/departments/curriculum/articulation.php?levelone=colleges

Contact Information

Division

Math, Natural & Behavioral Sci

Department

Physical Sciences Dept

Advisors

Suzanne Albach, Emily Thompson

Requirements

Select a concentration for requirements and total credits required for program.

Environmental Science and Society (ENV2)

Environmental Science (ENV1)

Footnotes

*The prerequisite for this course may include a higher math level than those used in the program. See an advisor for assistance.

**Recommended MACRAO approved social science courses: SOC 100, ECO 211 or ECO 222.

***Students transferring to EMU should consider taking either COM 225 or an Arts and Humanities Elective that should meet EMU's Diverse World Requirement. See the list located at: www4.wccnet.du/academicinfo/creditofferings/courses/emucrosscultural/

#Students transferring to EMU in the Environmental Science program should select GLG 276.

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