Associate of Applied Science

Engineering Technology
Major: Environmental Management

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Length: Two-year Program - Four semesters

Purpose: Concern for environmental protection and awareness is a rapidly increasing field in the United States and abroad. Training in environmental management is in demand due to rising population and associated environmental impacts. As public concern for the environment increases, training must be provided so that state and federal agencies and private industry will have the personnel to meet the public’s demand. The Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Management is designed to prepare persons for either full-time employment in the field or for continued studies at appropriate four year institutions. In addition, future specializations will allow students to tailor the curriculum towards a general, more applied background in environmental technology which includes, but is not limited to, such classes as geology, hydrology, conservation, soil science, and forestry.

Students wishing to major in Environmental Management with an intent to complement their studies at one of the four year institutions that accept AAS degrees will follow a more rigorously oriented program designed to meet the needs of professional positions in high demand. A few of the career opportunities available for those wishing to complete the AAS degree in Environmental Management are listed below.

Occupational Objectives:

Technical Careers
(AAS, Non-Transfer)		 Professional Careers
(With Complementary Studies)
Environmental Technician  Environmental Manager
Geotechnician Environmental Scientist
Reclamation Technician Geologist
 
Soil Conservation Specialist Geotechnical Engineer
Conservation Technician Hydrologist
Lab Assistant/Technician Soil Scientist
Forest Technician Earth Scientist
Forester  

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements for the College, entry into the Environmental Management curriculum requires completion of courses in biology and chemistry at the high school level.

Program Requirements: The curriculum in Environmental Management is a two-year program encompassing instruction in many areas required for competence as an Environmental Technician/Professional. Approximately one-half of the curriculum will include courses in technically oriented areas, mathematics, physical/natural/environmental science and general education. The basic Environmental Management major, comprising 69 semester hours, will provide the student with a broad background qualifying her or him to perform effectively in several different occupational areas of environmental technology/management. Students are advised to consult with their faculty advisor and the counseling office in planning their program and selecting electives. Upon completion of the Environmental Management major, the student will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree with a major in Environmental Management.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
ENG 111* College Composition I 3 0  3
MTH 163** Pre-calculus I 3 0 3
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
FOR/BIO*** Elective 3 3 4
GOL 105 Physical Geology 3 3 4
GEO 200 Intro. to Physical Geography 3 0 3
TOTAL 16 6 18
         
  Second Semester      
ENG 112* College Composition II 3 0 3
MTH 164** Pre-calculus II 3 0 3
  *** Approved Technical Elective 3 3 4
GOL 106 Historical Geology 3 3 4
PED/HLT Elective 2 0 2
SSE**** Social Science Elective 3 0 3
  TOTAL 17 3 18
         
  Third Semester      
NAS 106 Conservation Natural Resources 3 0 3
CHM 111 College Chemistry 3 3 4
HRT 205 Soils 2 2 3
ENV 231 Environmental Codes I 3 0 3
  Approved Environmental Elective 3 0 3
  TOTAL 14 5 16
         
  Fourth Semester      
CIV 246 Water Resources Technology 2 3 3
GOL 225 Environmental Geology 3 3 4
ELECTIVE***** Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
GIS 200 Geographical Info. Systems I 3 2 4
ENV 298 Seminar & Project 3 0 3
TOTAL 14 8 17

Total Credits for the Environmental Management Major 69

* Students who do not wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree in Environmental Management may substitute
ENG 101-102 for ENG 111-112.
** Students who do not wish to pursue a B.S. degree may take MTH 115 and MTH 116.
*** Students may take either FOR 105, FOR 115, BIO 101, or BIO 277.
**** Social Science Electives include, PSY, SOC, HIS, ECO, PSL, GEO
***** Students may choose from the following courses: Philosophy, Religion, Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, and Foreign Languages