Environmental Science (Biophysical Track)
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 62-64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
Complete one of the following:
| CON-102 | Introduction to Fish and Wildlife | 3 |
| CON-224/BIO-224 | Dendrology and Field Botany | 3 |
| HRT-280 | Field Entomology with Integrated Pest Management | 4 |
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-102 | Introduction to Reading Literature | 3 |
| COM-110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BIO-121 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO-122 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHM-121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MAT-145 | Survey of Functions I | 3 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
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| Advisor approved Mathematics/Science Electives | 3-5 |
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| 200 Level Conservation Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| HIS-100 | Early Western Civilization: Ancient Greece to the Renaissance | 3 |
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| Or | |
| HIS-101 | Modern Western Civilization: Enlightenment to the Cold War | 3 |
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| Or | |
| HIS-122 | Modern World History | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
| HIS-110 | Early United States History | 3 |
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| Or | |
| HIS-111 | Modern United States History | 3 |
Advisor Approved Mathematics/Science Electives
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (17 Credit Hours)
Second Semester (15-16 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
| CON-102 | Introduction to Fish and Wildlife | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| CON-224/BIO-224 | Dendrology and Field Botany | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| HRT-280 | Field Entomology with Integrated Pest Management | 4 |
Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)
| CHM-122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| COM-110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| 200 Level Conservation Electives | 3 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| HIS-110 | Early United States History | 3 |
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| Or | |
| HIS-111 | Modern United States History | 3 |
Fourth Semester (13-15 Credit Hours)
| BIO-221/CON-202 | Principles of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology | 3 |
| BIO-221L/CON-202L | Principles of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Lab | 1 |
| -DEISJ | SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
-
| Advisor approved Mathematics/Science Electives | 3-5 |
Complete one of the following:
| HIS-100 | Early Western Civilization: Ancient Greece to the Renaissance | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| HIS-101 | Modern Western Civilization: Enlightenment to the Cold War | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| HIS-122 | Modern World History | 3 |
Advisor Approved Mathematics/Science Electives
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate standard best practices in field and laboratory research techniques (e.g. scientific literature reviews, research design, equipment use, data collection and analysis, and technical writing).
- Identify predominant regional species (e.g. plants, insects, fish, mammals, and birds) and their natural histories.
- Apply principles of natural and physical sciences (including mathematics) to interpret natural phenomena.
- Communicate ecological concepts and ideas via multiple modalities (e.g. technical writing and oral presentation).