Environmental Science
The Associate of Science Degree (AS) in Environmental Science is a transferable degree to various university systems in Montana, North Dakota, & South Dakota. The department strives to provide exceptional educational opportunities through a blend of classroom, laboratory and field activities. Students can obtain jobs in government, Office of Environmental Protection, industry, environmental consulting firms, natural resource, bureau of land management and various environmental non-profit agencies that deal with environmental issues.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
Core I
| Communications | 9 |
Core II
| Mathematics and Science | 11 |
Core III
| Arts and Humanities | 6 |
Core IV
| Social Sciences | 7 |
Core V
| Native American Studies | 3 |
Core VI
| Computer Technology | 3 |
Core VII
| Health | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Program of Study Courses
| BIOB 170 | Principles of Biological Diversity | |
| CHMY 143 | College Chemistry II | |
| ENVS 105 | Environmental Science | |
| GPHY 151 | Principles of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) | |
| STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Environmental Science
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Sp)
Third Semester (Fall)
Fourth Semester (Sp)
| CHMY 143 | College Chemistry II | |
Core III
| Elective | 3 |
Core V
| Elective | 3 |
Core VI
| Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the sciences and apply them to an understanding of ecological, environment and evolutionary concepts.
- Students will be able to critically analyze experimental data and apply it to scientific environment concepts.
- Students will gain an understanding of how ecology and evolution are interdependent and are ultimately controlled by biological, chemical and physical laws.
**For specific Learning Outcomes, Associate of Science Degree General Education