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Planner for Associate of Science: Science Transfer - Environmental Science (A.S.)


Official Title of Major: Associate of Science: Science Transfer - Environmental Science (A.S.)

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

Code: Contact Records Office

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Biology Department

Purpose: Prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions offering Bachelor of Science degrees in various professional disciplines including environmental studies programs.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Greg Schrader

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR
ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1  
(English Composition General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours    
MAT 145 - Precalculus 1 
(Mathematics General Education Requirement)
A more advanced level of math may be substituted for MAT 145:
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3 credit hours    
BIO 101 - Foundations of Biology: Molecules and Cells 
(Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement)
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4 credit hours     
BIO 107 - Environmental Science  
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4 credit hours     

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2  
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3 credit hours     
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement  
Note: Many of the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement. Students are required to complete one course that meets the Diversity Requirement.
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3 credit hours     
BIO 104 - Foundations of Biology: Ecology and Evolution 
(Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement)
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4 credit hours     
Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement  
Choose from the following courses:
COM 101 - Introduction to Mass Media   picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
COM 110 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication  
COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication  
COM 141 - Group Communication and Leadership   picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
DAN 100 - Dance History  picture of capital letter D for Diversity (Note: This course also meets the Diversity Requirement.)
MUS 100 - Music Appreciation  
THA 111 - Introduction to Theater  
An ASL or a World Language course at the 111, 112, or 211 level.
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3 credit hours     
BIO 215 - Restoration Ecology  
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3 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Technology General Education Requirement  
Choose from the following courses: 
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology   picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
CTA 103 - Computer Technology and Artificial Intelligence   picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design   picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
CTS 107 - Cyber Essentials   picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
EGR 120 - Introduction to Engineering Design   picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
UAS 111 - Introduction to Drone Technology  
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3-4 credit hours     
Elective(s)
Choose from the following courses:
BIO 103 - General Botany  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 105 - General Zoology  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 122 - Fundamentals of Ecology Travel Study 1  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 210 - Ecological Principles and Environmental Assessment  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 211 - Estuarine Biology  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 214 - Ecology  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 223 - General Microbiology  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
PHS 114 - Natural Disasters  
PHS 120 - Global Climate Change  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
PHS 215 - Introduction to Soil Science  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
SCI 101 - Introduction to Research  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
SCI 201 - Research Experience  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
SCI 202 - Research Communication  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
1-4 credit hours    
Wellness General Education Requirement  
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3 credit hours    
Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement 
Note: Many of the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement. Students are required to complete one course that meets the Diversity Requirement.
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3 credit hours    
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1  
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4 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Elective(s)
Choose from the following courses:
BIO 103 - General Botany  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 105 - General Zoology  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 122 - Fundamentals of Ecology Travel Study 1  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 210 - Ecological Principles and Environmental Assessment  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 211 - Estuarine Biology  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 214 - Ecology  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
BIO 223 - General Microbiology  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
PHS 114 - Natural Disasters  
PHS 120 - Global Climate Change  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
PHS 215 - Introduction to Soil Science  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
SCI 101 - Introduction to Research  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
SCI 201 - Research Experience  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
SCI 202 - Research Communication  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
6-10 credit hours    
CHE 112 - General Chemistry 2  
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4 credit hours    
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement  
Note: Many of the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement. Students are required to complete one course that meets the Diversity Requirement.
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3 credit hours    

Transferring Credits


Four-year institutions may accept up to 60 transfer credits or more. Please work with an Academic and Transfer advisor to determine the maximum number of credits you may transfer. Your advisor will assist you in understanding the four-year institution’s transfer credit policies, active articulation agreements, and the opportunity to transfer credits that are not an AACC degree requirement. For more information, contact your AACC Academic and Transfer advisor and visit the Transfer Partners webpage.

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