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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 61 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

BIO-221/CON-202Principles of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology

3
BIO-221L/CON-202LPrinciples of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Lab

1
CON-100First Year Experience in Conservation

3
CON-103Environmental Science

4
CON-270Applied Conservation Experiences

1

Complete one of the following:

CON-102Introduction to Fish and Wildlife

3
CON-224/BIO-224Dendrology and Field Botany

3
HRT-280Field Entomology with Integrated Pest Management

4

General Education

ENG-101Composition I

3
ENG-102Introduction to Reading Literature

3
BIO-121General Biology I

4
BIO-122General Biology II

4
CHM-121General Chemistry I

4
CHM-122General Chemistry II

4
-DEISJ and Social ScienceSUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

3
-Advisor approved Mathematics/Science Electives

3-5
-Oral CommunicationSUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication

3
-US HistorySUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement

3
-World HistorySUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness

3
-200 Level Conservation Electives

3

Complete one of the following:

MAT-121Introductory Statistics I

3
MAT-200Statistics

3

Complete one of the following:

MAT-145Survey of Functions I

3
MAT-152Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II)

3
MAT-271Calculus I

4
MAT-272Calculus II

4

Advisor Approved Mathematics/Science Electives

BIO-222Cell Biology

3
BIO-230Microbiology

4
BIO-240Principles of Genetics

3
BIO-241Laboratory in Genetics

1
CHM-211Organic Chemistry I

5
CHM-212Organic Chemistry II

5
MAT-152Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II)

3
MAT-271Calculus I

4
MAT-272Calculus II

4
PHY-118College Physics I

4
PHY-119College Physics II

4
PHY-151University Physics I

4
PHY-152University Physics II

4

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 (17-18 Credit Hours)

ENG-101Composition I

3
CON-103Environmental Science

4
BIO-121General Biology I

4
CON-100First Year Experience in Conservation

3

Complete one of the following:

MAT-145Survey of Functions I

3
MAT-152Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II)

3
MAT-271Calculus I

4
MAT-272Calculus II

4

Second Semester (14-15 Credit Hours)

ENG-102Introduction to Reading Literature

3
BIO-122General Biology II

4
CHM-121General Chemistry I

4

Complete one of the following:

CON-102Introduction to Fish and Wildlife

3
CON-224/BIO-224Dendrology and Field Botany

3
HRT-280Field Entomology with Integrated Pest Management

4

Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)

CHM-122General Chemistry II

4
-200 Level Conservation Electives

3
-Oral CommunicationSUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication

3
-US HistorySUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement

3

Complete one of the following:

MAT-121Introductory Statistics I

3
MAT-200Statistics

3

MAT-200 Statistics is recommended.

Fourth Semester (14-16 Credit Hours)

BIO-221/CON-202Principles of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology

3
BIO-221L/CON-202LPrinciples of Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Lab

1
CON-270Applied Conservation Experiences

1
-World HistorySUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness

3
-DEISJ and Social ScienceSUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

3
-Advisor approved Mathematics/Science Electives

3-5

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).

Total Credit Hours: 61-65