Environmental Science Technology - Associate in Science

College of Natural Sciences

ENVSC-AS

Effective Catalog Term: Fall 2022 (610) through Spring 2024 (630) (CIP#1703010401)

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2022 (610). Course content may have changed to reflect new developments or improvements, even if the overall program structure has not. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Leadership Information

Natavia Middleton
Dean
middleton.natavia@spcollege.edu
(727) 398-8288

Amanda Gilleland
gilleland.amanda@spcollege.edu
(727) 394-6024

Program Summary

As the world around us grows more complex, so too does our need to take care of it. Gain the scientific background of how we impact the environment and how society tries to keep it in check through environmental regulation and compliance. This A.S. degree in Environmental Science Technology gives you: - A choice of two specializations: water resource management or environmental resources conservation - Enhanced earning potential - Knowledge of green practices - The ability to help your organization meet environmental standards - Knowledge of how to manage air and water pollution remediation - Awareness of environmental regulations and compliance - The ability to operate and calibrate lab and field instruments for quantitative and qualitative analysis of pollutants This 64-credit-hour A.S. degree transfers to SPC's Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainability Management.

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suggested course when more than one option exists
which semester each course is typically offered
if the course has a prerequisite
courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

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Program Learning Outcomes

1: Scientifically interpret and apply the concepts, principles and theories that constitute aspects of environmental science.
2: Evaluate environmental risks and develop plans to address their effects using current methodology and technology.
3: Evaluate the role of environmental policies, laws and management practices on the changes in a local ecosystem over a defined period of time.
4: Systematically apply field testing and field measurement collection practices in an ecosystem.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.

Program Requirements

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

AS Gen Ed

Credits 18

Communications - Composition- Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.

Communications - Speech

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Speech coursework . Minimum grade of "C" required.

Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.

Humanities and Fine Arts-Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.

Mathematics-Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.

Ethics

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.

Computer/Information Literacy Competency

Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.

Enhanced World View

Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.

Civic Literacy

Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.