Environmental Science
The Associate of Science Degree (AS) in Environmental Science is a transferable degree to various university systems in Montana, North Dakota, & South Dakota. The department strives to provide exceptional educational opportunities through a blend of classroom, laboratory and field activities. Students can obtain jobs in government, Office of Environmental Protection, industry, environmental consulting firms, natural resource, bureau of land management and various environmental non-profit agencies that deal with environmental issues.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
| Core I | Communications | 6 |
| Core III | Arts and Humanities | 6 |
| Core IV | Social Sciences | 7 |
| Core VI | Computer Technology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
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Environmental Science
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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Core I
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Communications
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COMX111 Public Speaking
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3
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WRIT101 College Writing
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3
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Core II
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Mathematics
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M121 College Algebra
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3
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Core III
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Science
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BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems
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3
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BIOB 161 Principles of Living Systems Lab
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1
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ENSC 105 Environmental Science
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3
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Core IV
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Arts and Humanities
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{2} Arts and Humanities option
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6
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Core V
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Social Sciences
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PSYX 100 Introduction to Psychology
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3
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SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Core VI
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Native American Studies
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{1} 3 credit Native American Studies option
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3
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Core VII
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Technology
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CAPP 131 Microsoft Office
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3
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Total General Education Credits required for degree
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34
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Program of Study Courses
| BIOB 170 | Principles of Biological Diversity | 3 |
| BIOB 171 | Principles of Biological Diversity LAB | 1 |
| BIOE 172 | Introductory Ecology | 3 |
| CAPP 156 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CHMY 121 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHMY 122 | Introduction to General Chemistry LAB | 1 |
| GPHY 151 | ArcGIS Pro | 3 |
| nrsm 110 | First-Year Seminar in Environmental Science & Sustainability | 1 |
| STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Environmental Science
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Sp)
Third Semester (Fall)
Fourth Semester (Sp)
| Core III | Elective | 3 |
| Core V | Elective | 3 |
| Core VI | Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the sciences and apply them to an understanding of ecological, environment and evolutionary concepts.
- Students will be able to critically analyze experimental data and apply it to scientific environment concepts.
- Students will gain an understanding of how ecology and evolution are interdependent and are ultimately controlled by biological, chemical and physical laws.
**For specific Learning Outcomes, Associate of Science Degree General Education