ADT in Environmental Science
Environmental Science 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.
A.S.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Environmental A.S.-Transfer Degree will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the physical, biological, ecological, and social sciences required to effectively address current environmental issues and be prepared to pursue further study in an Environmental Science Program at the baccalaureate level.
- Be proficient in the research, analytical and communication skills necessary to present critical analysis in natural and social systems and the behaviors that impact and effect the environment.
- Facilitate habits of independent and objective thought with an integrated approach to the physical and natural sciences to understand long-term sustainability.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- 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.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| BIOL 124 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 125 | Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity (Required Core ) | 5 |
| BIOL 145 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ESCI 120 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| MATH 165 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or MATH 165H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| PHYS 111 | College Physics A | 4 |
| PHYS 112 | College Physics B | 4 |
| Select one (1) of the following math options: | ||
| Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | 4 | |
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 | |
| Total Units | 41-42 | |
2-3 Year Curriculum Map Examples
These maps represents two possible pathways through the program and are only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
2-Year Map:
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
| BIOL 145 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| COUN 160 or COUN 206 |
Strategies for College Success or Pathways to Careers in STEM |
3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 20 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| ENGL 104 or ENGL 104H |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| BIOL 124 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 5 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ESCI 120 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| BIOL 125 | Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity | 5 |
| PHYS 111 | College Physics A | 4 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ECON 101 or ECON 101H |
Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors |
3 |
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| PHYS 112 | College Physics B | 4 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or History of Rock and Roll or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| MATH 165 or MATH 165H |
Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 83 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
3-Year Map:
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 175 | Pre-Calculus | 6 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| COUN 160 or COUN 206 |
Strategies for College Success or Pathways to Careers in STEM |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
| Units | 5 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
| BIOL 145 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| CHEM 110 | Beginning General Chemistry | 5 |
| ENGL 104 or ENGL 104H |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| ECON 101 or ECON 101H |
Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| BIOL 124 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 5 |
| ENGL 290 |
Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| BIOL 125 | Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity | 5 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHYS 111 | College Physics A | 4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or History of Rock and Roll or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| PHYS 112 | College Physics B | 4 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| MATH 165 or MATH 165H |
Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 11 | |
| Winter Term 3 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| ECON 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ESCI 120 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| Units | 10 | |
| Total Units | 97 | |
Notes:
- Organic chemistry is required for UC transfer.
- Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.