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Environmental Science Technician, A.S. Degree
Program Design
The Environmental Science Technician associate degree program is designed to provide graduates with the academic background and technical skills required to perform laboratory and field tests used to monitor environmental resources, determine sources of pollution, and perform other job-related duties.
Students interest in further education in this area may use their work in this program as a foundation for a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. For more information, call the Mathematics, Science and Health Careers Division Office at 860 512-2703Curriculum
The specialized Environmental Science Technician courses must be taken in the order indicated because the body of theoretical and applied knowledge and skill building is cumulative. Alternate sequences are acceptable for the General Education component courses.
Environmental Science Technician Requirements |
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| CHE* 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| EVS* 100 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENV* 212 | Environmental Site Assessment | 3 |
| Gen Ed | MAT* 165: Elementary Statistics with Computer Applications | 4 |
| Gen Ed | ENG* 101: Composition | 3 |
| Subtotal: 17 credits | ||
| CHE* 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| ENV* 121 | Hazardous Materials Management I: Chemical Safety | 3 |
| Gen Ed | BIO* 121: General Biology I | 4 |
| Gen Ed | PSY* 104: Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| MAT* 154 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
| Subtotal: 17 credits | ||
| BIO* 122 | General Biology II | 4 |
| ENV* 122 | Hazardous Materials Management II: Pollution Control | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mode I | 3 |
| GLG* 121 | Introduction to Physical Geology | 4 |
| MAT* 155 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| Subtotal: 17 credits | ||
| ENV* 109 | 40-Hour Training & Emergency Response Procedures | 4 |
| ENV* 165 | Field Methods for Environmental Monitoring | 3 |
| ENV* 270 | Cooperative Education/Work Experience | 3 |
| Gen Ed | COM* 173: Public Speaking | 3 |
| Gen Ed | PHY* 110: Introductory Physics | 4 |
| Subtotal: 17 credits | ||
| Total Credits Required: 68 | ||
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of all Environmental Science Technician degree program requirements, graduates will:1. Apply the scientific method to problem solving in biology, chemistry, geology, physics and related environmental sciences.
2. Use computer technology in data collection and analysis.
3. Collect, analyze, and present scientific data.
4. Communicate knowledge of environmental sciences in written, oral, and appropriate mathematical form and language.
5. Research appropriate information sources, involving both print literature and electronic methods.
6. Apply a wide array of principles and skills in environmental science acquired in laboratory, field and lecture settings to immediate
employment.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.
Source: 2008-2009 Course Catalog
