Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Science and Policy, Science AS


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: 412E

The environmental science and policy track is a transfer program that provides the first two years of courses necessary for a four-year baccalaureate degree in environmental science or policy. Working closely with a counselor or adviser, students will be able to tailor their program of study to fit the needs of most, if not all, colleges and universities offering a degree in environmental science or environmental policy.

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester


Second Semester


Third Semester


  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
  • Program elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Program elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Program elective 3-4 semester hours

Fourth Semester


  • Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)
  • Program elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Program elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Program elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Program elective (if needed) 3-4 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60


* Take an additional program elective or general elective if ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , is not required for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103  English foundation.

† Mathematics: choose based on requirement of transfer institution(s).

‡ The two BSSD courses must come from two different disciplines. Select from any BSSD on the College’s general education list and/or BSSD courses noted in the following program electives: ECON, GEOG and POLI, depending on transfer institution. Possible courses: BSAD 210  or MATH 117 , BIOL 105 , BIOL 106 , BIOL 151 , BIOL 210 , BIOL 217 , BIOL 220  or BIOL 222 , BIOL 230 , CHEM 132 , CHEM 150 , CHEM 203 , CHEM 204 , ECON 201 , ECON 202 , GEOG 101 , GEOG 105 , GEOG 124 , GEOL 101 , MATH 151 , MATH 181 , MATH 182 , PHYS 161 , PHYS 262  or PHYS 203 , PHYS 204 , POLI 101 , POLI 203 , POLI 211 , POLI 242 .

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


Foundation Courses


Distribution Courses


Program Requirements


  • 3 semester hours *
  • OR

  • Elective 3 semester hours *
  • OR

  • Program Elective 3-4 semester hours **
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  • Program Elective 3-4 semester hours **
  • Program Elective 3-4 semester hours **
  • Program Elective 3-4 semester hours **
  • Program Elective 3-4 semester hours **
  • Program Elective 3-4 semester hours **
  • Program Elective 3-4 semester hours **
  • Program Elective 3-4 semester hours **
  • Program Elective 3-4 semester hours **

Total Credit Hours: 60


* Take an additional program elective or general elective if ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , is not required for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103  English foundation.

** See Program Electives Block

‡ The two BSSD courses must come from two different disciplines, Select from and BSSD on the College’s general education list and/or BSSD courses noted in the following program electives. ECON, GEOG and POLI, depending on transfer institution.

Program Electives


Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Make observations, collect data, and analyze data.
  • Apply basic biological and chemical principles to explain experimental results.
  • Describe connections between the environment and human societies, including how humans affect the environment and how the environment in turn affects human welfare.

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