Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 SLCC General Catalog

Earth and Environmental Science: AS

Associate of Science | 61-67 credits

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Program Description
The AS Earth and Environmental Science program emphasizes collecting, analyzing, and interpreting Earth and environmental system data using scientific inquiry. Students will learn foundational Earth and environmental science principles in these four emphasis areas – Atmospheric and Climate Science, Geology, Geographic Information Science (GIS), and Ecosystem Science. These principles may include identifying Earth materials and landforms; weather and climate systems; air and water pollution; the water, carbon, and rock cycles; ecosystem processes; natural hazards; data communication; human-natural system interactions; geographic information systems, and remote sensing. These skills will be applied to help solve real-world problems.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Books: $200
Course Fees: $50

NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Associate of Science (AS) / Associate of Arts (AA) Degree General Education Requirements

Program General Education Notes

REQUIRED:

Life Sciences (LS): Satisfied through pre-major coursework
Physical Science (PS): Satisfied through pre-major coursework

RECOMMENDED:

Humanities (HU): PHIL 2300

NOTE: Pre-major required or elective coursework may not fulfill both major and general education requirements (e.g. MATH 1210 may count for QL or elective requirements, but not both).

Program Requirements

Within the Earth and Environmental Science Program, students must select one Area of Emphasis. The 4 Areas of Emphasis are:

Atmospheric and Climate Science
Ecosystem Science
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Geology

Required Core Courses (7 Credits)

All Areas of Emphasis require the following Core Courses:

Emphasis Courses (25 Credits)

Each Area of Emphasis also requires specific courses, and has elective options (listed below by Emphasis)

Atmospheric and Climate Science Emphasis

Required Courses (17 Credits)

Ecosystem Science Emphasis

Required Courses (14 Credits)

Elective Courses (11 credits)

Geographic Information Science (GIS)

Geology Emphasis

Required Courses (16 Credits)

Elective Courses (9 credits)

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Earth and Environmental Science – Atmospheric and Climate Science AS: Full-time
Earth and Environmental Science – Ecosystem Science Science AS: Full-time
Earth and Environmental Science – Geographic Information Science AS: Full-time
Earth and Environmental Science – Geology AS: Full-time
Time to completion is 4 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Describe how the Earth and environmental systems and their physical and biological components function and interact. [1,6]
Analyze and interpret Earth and environmental data. [3]
Predict the location, timing, severity, and potential impacts of natural hazards and anthropogenic environmental changes. [4,5]
Demonstrate an ability to find, assess, cite, and utilize credible scientific sources professionally and ethically. [7]

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