Associate in Science Degree in Environmental Science
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 96 - 116
Term 1
21.5 - 22.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PSC-10: Environmental Science | 4 | ||
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Unit(s): 4.00
Introduction to Environmental Science introduces students to the scientific principles and problem solving techniques used to evaluate the effects of human activities on different ecosystems. Topics include the sustainability and stewardship of natural ecosystems, use of natural resources, environmental hazards such as air and water pollution, solid waste disposal, soils and food production, the atmosphere and climate change, as well as population and urbanization. Basic chemistry, physics and biology will be introduced throughout the course to explain and expand on these topics. The concepts will be reinforced with an integrated laboratory program. |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended English placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| Butte Local Area F - Self-Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Ecological Restoration Option | 3 | Recommended math placement varies. | |
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| Ecological Restoration Option: Elective | Consider CSU GE for transfer, www.assist.org. | ||
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| Energy and Climate Option | 5 | Recommended math placement varies. Prerequisite MATH-20 and MATH-26 or college level pre-calculus. | |
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| Environmental Policy Option | 3 | Recommended math placement varies. | |
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| Environmental Policy Option: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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Term 2
29 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| NR-28: Environmental Management | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the conservation and management of natural resources. Students will learn about the diverse agencies that manage our resources along with their history and philosophies. The major natural resources including water, air, energy, forests, wildlife, agriculture, and soils will be covered and students will learn about the environmental policy and laws that govern use of these resources. An emphasis is placed on the practical components of Environmental Science as it relates to social and economic aspects of conservation. |
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| Ecological Restoration Option | 4 | ||
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| Ecological Restoration Option | 5 | Prerequisite Math level V. | |
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| Ecological Restoration Option: Butte Local Area B - Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3 | Department suggests ECON-35. | |
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| Energy and Climate Option: Required Core Choice (Select One) | 5 | Prerequisite of HS Chemistry equivalent; Math level V. Department recommends taking CHEM-51. If student takes CHEM-1, they must also take CHEM-2. | |
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| Energy and Climate Option | 3 | ||
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| Energy and Climate Option: Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 CSU General Education for transfer. www.assist,org. | ||
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| Environmental Policy Option | 3 | ||
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| Environmental Policy Option | 3 | ||
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| Environmental Policy Option: Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 CSU General Education for transfer. www.assist.org. | ||
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| Environmental Policy Option: Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 CSU General Education for transfer. www.assist.org. | ||
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Term 3
22.5 - 34.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Butte Local Area C - Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Consider CSU Area C General Education. www.assist.org. | |
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 or other CSU General Education for transfer. www.assist.org. ***For Energy and Climate Option: Take CHEM-2 if CHEM-1 completed in prior term** | ||
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| Ecological Restoration Option | 5 | ||
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| Ecological Restoration Option: Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 or other CSU General Education for transfer. www.assist.org. | ||
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| Energy and Climate Option | 4 | Prerequisite of MATH-20 or HR Trigonometry. | |
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| Energy and Climate Option: Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3 - 8 | ||
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| Environmental Policy Option | 4 | ||
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| Environmental Policy Option: Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3 - 8 | ||
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Term 4
23.0 - 30.0 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Ecological Restoration Option | 5 | Spring only. | |
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| Ecological Restoration Option: Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3 - 8 | Consider a course that doubles as CSU General Education credit: www.assist.org. | |
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| Ecological Restoration Option: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Ecological Restoration Option: Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 General Education for CSU transfer admission or other CSU GE courses: www.assist.org. | ||
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| Ecological Restoration Option: Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 General Education for CSU transfer admission or other CSU GE courses: www.assist.org. | ||
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| Energy and Climate Option: Required Core Choice (Select One) | 5 | Courses are Spring only. | |
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| Energy and Climate Option | 4 | ||
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| Energy and Climate Option: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Energy and Climate Option: Elective | Department strongly suggests MATH-18, which has a prerequisite of MATH-124 or Math level V. MATH-18 is not required for the Butte Major but is a prerequisite for the major at HSU. Also consider Area A1 and A3 General Education for CSU transfer admission or other CSU GE courses: www.assist.org. | ||
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| Energy and Climate Option: Elective | Department strongly suggests MATH-18, which has a prerequisite of MATH-124 or Math level V. MATH-18 is not required for the Butte Major but is a prerequisite for the major at HSU. Also consider Area A1 and A3 General Education for CSU transfer admission or other CSU GE courses: www.assist.org. | ||
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| Environmental Policy Option: Required Core Choice (Select One) | 5 | Courses are Spring only. | |
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| Environmental Policy Option: Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 or other CSU General Education courses for transfer. www.assist.org. | ||
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| Environmental Policy Option: Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 or other CSU General Education courses for transfer. www.assist.org. | ||
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| Environmental Policy Option: Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 or other CSU General Education courses for transfer. www.assist.org. | ||
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| Environmental Policy Option: Elective | Strongly consider Area A1 or A3 or other CSU General Education courses for transfer. www.assist.org. | ||
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