Program Advisor: Timothy Flanagan, (413) 236-4503
Environmental Science provides a sound foundation in science and such supportive disciplines as mathematics, social sciences, computer programming, and the humanities. Directed study opportunities exist for those prepared to do independent research. Courses take place in classrooms and well-equipped laboratories. Nearby woodlands, fields, lakes, streams, and marshes serve as field laboratories.
Students should consult with an Environmental faculty member before selecting program electives to meet career goals.
Those who intend to continue college after BCC should also consult an advisor about specific transfer agreements and requirements of different schools.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete the 65 program and general education credits, plus the additional requirements, shown below.
| Program |
39 Credits |
| BIO 101 |
General Biology I OR |
|
| BIO 111 |
Introductory Botany |
4 |
| BIO 102 |
General Biology II OR |
|
| BIO 112 |
Zoology |
4 |
| BIO 109 |
Introductory Ecology I |
4 |
| CIS 102 |
Fundamental Computer Literacy |
4 |
| ENV 101 |
Conservation of Natural Resources I OR |
|
| ENV 102 |
Conservation of Natural Resources II |
4 |
| ENV 121 |
Intro to Environmental Science I |
3 |
| |
Free Elective |
4 |
| |
Sciences Electives (see footnote 3) |
12 |
| General Education |
26 Credits |
| CHM 101 |
Introductory Chemistry I (see footnote 2) |
4 |
| CHM 102 |
Introductory Chemistry II (see footnote 2) |
4 |
| COM |
Communication |
3 |
| ENG |
English Composition/Writing |
6 |
| MAT |
Mathematics (see footnote 1) |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and Social Sciences |
3 |
|
Humanities and Fine Arts |
3 |
| Additional |
As Shown |
| Core Competencies Portfolio |
6 Items |
| Forum |
12 Units |
| Health/Fitness |
30 Hours |
Minimum Cumulative Averages:
-Overall
-Area of specialization: |
2.000 |
All required BIO, CHM and ENV courses;
and Science Electives |
2.000 |
Suggested block for program completion
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student's individual needs.
|
First Semester
|
15 Credits
|
|
BIO 101
BIO 111
|
General Biology I OR
Introductory Botany
|
4
|
|
ENV 101
CHM 101
|
Conservation of Natural Resources I OR
Introductory Chemistry I
(see footnote 2) |
4
|
|
MAT
|
Mathematics (see footnote 1)
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
Second Semester
|
15 Credits
|
|
BIO 102
BIO 111
|
General Biology II OR
Zoology
|
4
|
|
|
Science Elective (see footnote 3)
|
4
|
|
ENG
|
English Composition/Writing
|
3
|
|
CHM 102
|
Introductory Chemistry II
(see footnote 2)
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
Third Semester
|
18 Credits
|
|
BIO 109
|
Introductory Ecology I
|
4
|
|
CIS 102
|
Fundamental Computer Literacy
|
4
|
|
ENV 121
|
Intro to Environmental Science I
|
3
|
|
|
Science Elective
(see footnote 3)
|
4
|
|
ENG
|
English Composition/Writing
|
3
|
|
Fourth Semester
|
17 Credits
|
| |
Free Elective
|
4
|
| |
Science Elective
(see footnote 3) |
4
|
| COM |
Communication |
3
|
| |
Behavioral and Social Science |
3
|
| |
Humanities and Fine Arts |
3
|
Footnotes:
1. MAT 102 , Intermediate Algebra, or any couse with the "MA" General Education designation.
2. CHM 150 , Essentials of Chemistry, and a lab science may be substituted for this requirement; one more credit must be taken in Free Electives.
3. Science electives chosen from BIO, CHM, ENV, GEY, or PHY courses selected in consultation with the student's advisor and consistent with transfer or career plans.
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