ASAST in Environmental Sciences Credit Distribution
ASAST in Environmental Sciences Credit Distribution
| Subject Area/Category |
Credits |
| I. General Education Requirements |
30 |
| A. English Composition |
6 |
| B. Humanities |
6 |
| C. Social Sciences |
6 |
| D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics |
12 |
| Intermediate and pre-calculus mathematics or above* |
(6) |
| General physics or general chemistry |
(6) |
| II. Area of Study: Environmental Sciences |
21 |
| A. Advanced Sciences |
3 |
- Organic, Analytic or Biochemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Ecology
- Microbiology
- Hydrology or Applied Hydraulics
- Soil Service
|
|
| B. Environmental Law/Regulations |
3 |
| C. Environmental Sampling and Analysis |
3 |
| D. Environmental Technology Electives |
12 |
- Waste and Wastewater Analysis
- Advanced Water or Wastewater Operations
- Atmosphere Pollution
- Radioactivity or Radiation Hazards
- Industrial Toxicology
- Industrial Hygiene
- Hazardous Materials
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Community Sanitation
- Communicable Diseases
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Assessment and Impact
|
|
| III. Free Electives |
9 |
| A. Computer Requirement |
3 |
| B. Free Electives |
6 |
| Total |
60 credits |
*Some areas of study require mathematics at the level of pre-calculus algebra and calculus.
Note 1: Courses listed in Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for this option.
Note 2:Corollary Requirements:
• 6 credits of Precalculus Algebra and above
• One full year of General Chemistry
• 3 credits of Computer Concepts
Students may check the appropriateness of other courses by contacting the Advisement Center.
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