- Investigate and describe specific evidence used to construct individual scientific principles.
- Utilize scientific methodologies when solving a problem.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how human activities impact the physical and biological environments.
- Apply concepts, models, and quantitative techniques from mathematics, life sciences, and physical sciences to solve complex problems related to the natural world.
- Analyze, interpret, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative evidence regarding the causes and consequences of human impacts on the environment.
The Associate in Science in Environmental Science for Transfer Degree is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study that presents an overview of ecological issues from a scientific perspective. With a broad foundation across the natural sciences, the coursework examines the interrelated nature of environmental and social systems. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and tools to successfully use the scientific method while studying and solving environmental problems.
The Associate in Science in Environmental Science for Transfer degree is designed to demonstrate the breadth of content and disciplines that underlie environmental science and prepare students for advanced courses and projects that they will be presented within their bachelor degree program. The Associate in Science in Environmental Science for Transfer degree promotes an understanding of basic operational principles underlying the biosphere and ecosystem through a transdisciplinary approach to understanding interaction between the biological and physical world and humans.
- Completion of 60-semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth requirements.
- A minimum of 18-semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” grade or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
- Certification of either the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU version) is required. CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC advising sheets are available in Student Services, AC2-133 or online at CCC GE(CSU/UC) GE and Major Sheets
- Courses may double count in the major and CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC.
