COURSE CURRICULUM

The Associate of Science in Environmental Science degree requires a total of 60 credits, with specific course requirements tailored for transfer to universities like the University of Lethbridge, University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), and Simon Fraser University. Students must complete 6 credits in first-year English, including English Composition (ENGL100) and at least one literature course such as Introduction to Poetry and Drama or Introduction to Prose Fiction. For mathematics, 6 credits are required, including Differential Calculus (MATH103) and options like Finite Mathematics, Integral Calculus, or Statistics. Science courses total 36 credits, including a mandatory 3-credit laboratory science like Introduction to Environmental Science (ENSC101), along with foundational courses such as Biology 1 and 2, Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 and 2, and Physical Geography. Students must also complete 18 credits of second-year science courses in at least two subject areas, including Genetics, Ecology, Chemical Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Meteorology, and Quantitative Geography. Additionally, students need 6 credits in arts courses other than English from humanities, social sciences, or fine arts, with options such as Indigenous Studies, History, Philosophy, Economics, and Political Science. Another 6 credits must be earned in arts, science, or other approved areas like Cultural Anthropology, Microbiology, Physics, Geology, or Environmental Sustainability. These requirements ensure a well-rounded education that meets university transfer standards while providing interdisciplinary knowledge crucial for environmental science careers. This structured program supports smooth progression to bachelor’s degrees at partner universities.