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.