Montgomery College 2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environmental Science and Policy Area of Concentration, Science AS: 412E
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: 412E
The environmental science and policy area of concentration 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.
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General Education Course Selections
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Second Semester
- BIOL 150 - Principles of Biology I 4 semester hours (NSLD)
- Program elective 3 semester hours † †
- English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
- Behavioral and social sciences 3 semester (BSSD) **
- Humanitites distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
Third Semester
- Program elective 4 semester hours † †
- Program elective 4 semester hours † †
- Program elective 4 semester hours † †
- Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A ,if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or a program elective or elective.
** 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.
† Choose a MATH course based on requirement of transfer institution(s).
† †Program Elective courses include: BSAD 210 or MATH 117 , BIOL 105 , BIOL 106 , BIOL 150 , 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 , GEOG 235 , GEOG 240 , GEOG 250 , GEOG 260 , GEOG 270 , 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 , POLI 270 .
Please note: A minimum of 12 course credits numbered at the 200-level must be completed to receive a degree.
Program Outline / Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
General Education Elective
Area of Concentration Requirements
Program electives 23 semester hours ††
Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A ,if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or a program elective or elective.
** 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.
† Choose a MATH course based on requirement of transfer institution(s).
† †Program Elective courses include: BSAD 210 or MATH 117 , BIOL 105 , BIOL 106 , BIOL 150 , 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 , GEOG 235 , GEOG 240 , GEOG 250 , GEOG 260 , GEOG 270 , 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 , POLI 270 .
Please note: A minimum of 12 course credits numbered at the 200-level must be completed to receive a degree.
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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