Last Updated
4/8/2024 4:13:26 PM
Environmental Science, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 60
The Environmental Science program includes a broad science-based curriculum for students planning to pursue a baccalaureate degree at a transfer college or university. Provides students with a strong foundation in mathematics and the sciences, including biology, chemistry, and geology. Environmental science majors may find a wide range of career opportunities available in environmental testing laboratories, state and federal government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Geological Survey, Departments of Natural Resources, the National Park Service, soil and water conservation services, as well as private or non-profit organizations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Environmental Science) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Explain the physical, chemical, and biological components of the earth’s systems and how they function.
- Demonstrate proficiency with common research methods and tools to evaluate environmental issues.
- Evaluate primary scientific literature to recognize quality research.
- Develop an informed opinion about interactions between society and the environment using ethical, political, and historical perspectives.
- Present an independently designed research project that is consistent with the standards and practices in environmental science.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| BIS 150 ◊ # Principles of Biology I | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
CHM 140: will require High School Chemistry, equivalent placement, or CHM 110◊.
| GOL 103 ◊ Environmental Geology: Aspects of Global Hazards and Change | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| MAT 170 ◊ # Elementary Statistics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 4 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| MAT 131 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 4-5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 16-17 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.
| BIS 105 ◊ Environmental Biology | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| BIS 151 ◊ # Principles of Biology II | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| BIS 222 ◊ # Principles of Microbiology | Core Course | 4 |
| CHM 141 General Chemistry II | Core Course | 5 |
| GOL 101 ◊ Physical Geology | Physical Science Gen-ed | 4 |
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/
See BIS course descriptions.
Note: This is a generic outline of courses for this program of study. Requirements may vary based on specialty and/or chosen transfer school. Meet with a curriculum counselor for specific transfer recommendations.
Chairperson: Sheldon Turner, Ext. 3008; email: sheldonturner@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |