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University Parallel, A.S. - Environmental Science
Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Environmental Science
Department: Science
For more information, visit the Mathematics and Science webpage or contact the Math and Science division at 615.230.3261 or mathscience@volstate.edu.
This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies. This timely curriculum investigates major environmental concerns including social and economic consequences of energy production, resource consumption, over-population, pollution, sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Transfer Options
The University Parallel, Associate of Science Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree. Contact your advisor for additional information.
All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01
General Education Core Requirements - Credits (41)
- COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
- History Credits: (6)1
- MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3) 1
OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebra Credits: (3)
OR MATH 1720 - ^Precalculus Trigonometry Credits: (3)
OR MATH 1730 - ^Precalculus Credits: (3)
OR MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I Credits: (3)- BIOL 1050 - ^Introduction to Environmental Studies Credits: (4)
OR BIOL 1060 - ^Environmental Science Credits: (4)
- BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I Credits: (4)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (GEOG 1015 and ECON 2100 Preferred) Credits: (6)
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (20)
- BIOL 1120 - ^General Biology II Credits: (4)
- CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
- Math and Science Elective Credits (Choose 12 credits from the following list) Credits: (12)1
CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (4)
GEOL 1040 - ^Physical Geology Credits: (4)
GEOL 1050 - ^Historical Geology Credits: (4)
GEOL 1060 - ^Earth’s Environments Credits: (4)
ISCI 1030 - ^Science, Society and Sustainability Credits: (4)
PHYS 2010 - ^Non-Calculus Based Physics I Credits: (4)
PHYS 2020 - ^Non-Calculus Based Physics II Credits: (4)
PHYS 2110 - ^Calculus-Based Physics I Credits: (4)
PHYS 2120 - ^Calculus-Based Physics II Credits: (4)
MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics Credits: (3)
AGRI 1020 - Introduction to Animal Science Credits: (3)
AGRI 1030 - Introduction to Plant Science Credits: (3)
AGRI 1050 - Introduction to Soil Science Credits: (4)
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (61)
Footnote
1 Student should check with the transfer institution and transfer program before choosing HIST, MATH, and any Math and Science Electives.
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)
- MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3) 1
OR MATH 1710 - ^Precalculus Algebra
OR MATH 1720 - ^Precalculus Trigonometry
OR MATH 1730 - ^Precalculus
OR MATH 1910 - ^Calculus I- BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I Credits: (4)
- COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog GEOG 1015 Preferred) Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)
- CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
- BIOL 1120 - ^General Biology II Credits: (4)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog ECON 2100 Preferred) Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)
- BIOL 1050 - ^Introduction to Environmental Studies Credits: (4) Fall Only
OR BIOL 1060 - ^Environmental Science Credits: (4) Spring Only
- Math and Science Electives (Choose one course from list above) Credits: (4) 1
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature Course - See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- History (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)
- Math and Science Electives (Choose two courses from list above) Credits: (8) 1
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- History (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 1