Environmental Science, AS
Program Description
The Associate of Science, Environmental Science program provides an opportunity to systematically study the natural world and human-environment interaction. It seeks to identify, analyze, and respond to core environmental problems of the modern world. The program is specifically designed to transfer seamlessly into the curriculum of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Reno. It will prepare students for transfer into similar programs at other four-year institutions.
Environmental Science Career Map
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 127 or MATH 181 | Pre-Calculus II or Calculus I | 3 |
| Fine Arts 6 | 3 | |
| ENG 101 or ENG 113 | Composition I or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| NRES 100 | Prin of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences | 3 |
| BIOL 190A & BIOL 190L | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| GEOL 101 | Geology: Exploring Planet Earth | 4 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| NRES 210 | Environmental Pollution | 3 |
| GEOG 210 | Introduction to Geotechnology | 3 |
| PHIL 210 | World Religions | 3 |
| Elective 7 | 3-4 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| PSC 101 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| BIOL 191A & BIOL 191L | Introduction to Organismal Biology and Intro to Organismal Biology Lab | 4 |
| NRES 217 | Natural Resource Ecology | 3 |
| Elective 7 | 3-4 | |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
Program Requirements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 3-6 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| World Religions 2 | ||
| Mathematics 3 | ||
Required: | ||
| MATH 127 | Pre-Calculus II | 3 |
| Science | ||
Required: | ||
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to American Politics 4 | ||
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| World Religions | ||
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
| Degree Requirements | ||
| BIOL 190A & BIOL 190L | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 191A & BIOL 191L | Introduction to Organismal Biology and Intro to Organismal Biology Lab | 4 |
| GEOG 210 | Introduction to Geotechnology | 3 |
| GEOL 101 | Geology: Exploring Planet Earth | 4 |
| NRES 100 | Prin of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences | 3 |
| NRES 210 | Environmental Pollution | 3 |
| NRES 217 | Natural Resource Ecology | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Elective requirements | ||
| Select 7 units from the following: 5 | 7 | |
| Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I | ||
| Climate Change and its Environmental Impacts | ||
| Earth and Life Through Time 6 | ||
| Pre-Calculus I | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and Physics for Scientists/Engineers Lab I | ||
or PHYS 151 | General Physics I | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114, the additional 3 required units will become elective credit.
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Course may also count toward Diversity requirement. Please consult with Academic Advisement.
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MATH 181 required if transferring to UNR.
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Course may also count toward U.S. and Nevada constitution requirement. Please consult with Academic Advisement.
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For students transferring into a specific program at a university, choose electives appropriate for that program. See Departmental Advisor for details if needed.
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Course may not count towards Environmental Science degree at UNR.
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSLO1: Identify and describe the essential components of earth's natural environment, and explain key principles of their interactions.
PSLO2: Describe and analyze core environmental problems, their causes, consequences, and practical solutions.
PSLO3: Use quantitative reasoning and critical analysis skills for interpretation of scientific data and problem-solving.
PSLO4: Apply scientific methods to draw and communicate, in oral and written formats, reasonable conclusions about scientific inquiry.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
