Environmental Science

Associate in Science

Environmental Science

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This degree can lead to a baccalaureate degree in environmental science or environmental studies at accredited colleges or universities. In consultation with an academic advisor; electives should be selected based on the student’s interest, the requirements of the transfer institution or technician-level vocation opportunities. Basic Skills requirements must be met before entry into the program. Some courses require prerequisites, check course descriptions.

For information, contact faculty advisor, James Sacchinelli or Richard Perello.

Upon Completion of this program students will be able to:

  • Develop work ethics that are effective and safe in a laboratory environment;
  • Apply the scientific method to collect and interpret information;
  • Experiment with laboratory and field equipment to obtain data;
  • Analyze records of results and procedures;
  • Discuss effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • Analyze and evaluate problems critically.

REGISTER NOW & SAVE
This fall, register for six or more credits including Environmental Science (ENVL-100) and receive a $1,000 exclusive scholarship.*

*Scholarships made possible by the Mullock Family Endowment. The scholarship offer is limited and awarded on a first come, first served basis. Must be a recent high school graduate in Atlantic or Cape May County and a new Atlantic Cape student. Must register for six credits including ENVL-100 in Fall 2024 in order to qualify.


program requirements
Courses Credits
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES - 30 credits
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
Communication (6 credits)  
    ENGL101-Composition I
3
    ENGL102-Composition II
3
Mathematics-Science-Technology (12 credits)  
    BIOL109-General Biology I
4
    CHEM110-General Chemistry I
4
    Choose: MATH150-Pre-Calculus, MATH155-Calculus I or MATH220-Statistical Methods
4
Social Science (3 credits)  
    General Education Social Science course
3
Humanities (6 credits)  
    Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
3
    General Education Humanities course
3
General Education Elective (3 credits)  
    *General Education course
3
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS
30
PROGRAM COURSES - 30 credits
    Program Requirements (19 credits)
    ENVL100-Environmental Science 4
    ENVL120-Weather and Climate 4
    ENVL140-Environmental Field & Lab Techniques 1
    ENVL205-Ecology 4
    ENVL295-Environmental Science Research Capstone 2
    ESCI100-Earth Science 4

    Program Electives (11 credits)

    Choose 11 credits from the following:

11
   AVIT140-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operation-Multi-Rotor (3 cr.)
   AVIT185-Remote Sensing Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems
   BIOL110-General Biology II
   BIOL250-Microbiology
   CHEM111-General Chemistry II
   CHEM210-Organic Chemistry I
   CHEM211-Organic Chemistry II (Offered spring only)
   ENGL224-Environmental Literature (3 cr.)
   ENVL/CISM122-Agricultural Technology (3 cr.)
   GIST101-Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
   GIST150-Geospacial Data Collection
   PHYS105-Basic Physics
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS
30

*Technological Competency: 0-4 Credits

Is fulfilled with CISM125 or CISM132, which may be taken as a General Education Elective, testing or reviewed departmental portfolio.

 
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
60

(ENVL) EFFECTIVE FALL 2024

 

RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF COURSES

Recommended sequence of courses
Course Code Course Name Course Credits
First Semester (15 credits)
BIOL109 General Biology I 4
CHEM110 General Chemistry I 4
ENGL101 Composition I 3
ENVL100 Environmental Science 4
Second Semester (16 credits)
ENGL102 Composition II 3
ENVL120 Weather and Climate 4
ENVL140 Environmental Field & Lab Techniques 1
Choose MATH150, MATH155, or MATH220 4
Choose Program Elective Course (4 credits) 4
Third Semester (17 credits)
ENVL205 Ecology 4
ESCI100 Earth Science 4
Choose ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100, or THEA110 3
Choose General Education Social Science Course 3
Choose Program Elective Course (3 credits) 3
Fourth Semester (12 credits)
ENVL295 Environmental Science Research Capstone 2
Choose Program Elective Course (4 credits) 4
Choose General Education Humanities Course 3
Choose  General Education Course 3