Environmental Science Technology, Associate of Science
Career Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Location(s): Most courses for this program are offered at all BC locations. Specialized courses are offered at Central Campus.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED
Program Description: This program prepares students for employment in various positions such as environmental laboratory technicians, environmental samplers, environmental health inspectors, instrumentation technicians, pollution control technicians, groundwater contamination technicians and geology technicians. This degree is designed to articulate into the BS in Environmental Science.
- Environmental Science Technology, Associate of Science 2182
- Bachelor of Science
Notes:
Please note that some specialized courses are offered only in fall or spring terms.
See General Education course information here.
Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY.
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.
Program Electives
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EVR2930 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SEMINAR | 1 |
| BSC2910 | DIRECTED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH | 1-3 |
| EVR2949 | CO OP WORK EXPERIENCE | 3 |
| GLY1010 | PHYSICAL GEOLOGY | 3 |
| GLY1010L | PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY | 1 |
| GIS1000 | MAPPING FUNDAMENTALS SYSTEMS II | 3 |
| GIS1030 | REMOTE SENSING AND APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| GIS1042C | INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS II | 3 |
| GIS1047C | APPLICATIONS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| STA2023 | STATISTICS | 3 |
| ESC1000 | EARTH SCIENCE | 3 |
| ESC1000L | EARTH SCIENCE LABORATORY | 1 |
| PSC2910 | DIRECTED INDEPENDENT RESEARCH | 1-3 |
| PSC1121 | PHYSICAL SCIENCES SURVEY | 3 |
| PHY1001 | APPLIED PHYSICS | 3 |
| BOT2010 | INTRODUCTORY BOTANY | 3 |
| BOT2010L | INTRODUCTORY BOTANY LABORATORY | 1 |
| BSC2011 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II | 3 |
| BSC2011L | INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II LABORATORY | 1 |
| MCB2010 | MICROBIOLOGY | 3 |
| MCB2010L | MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY | 1 |
| ZOO2010 | GENERAL ZOOLOGY | 3 |
| ZOO2010L | GENERAL ZOOLOGY LABORATORY | 1 |
| SWS2242C | WETLANDS MANAGEMENT I | 3 |
Program Highlights
Credit for Prior Learning
Accelerate your path to completion with these options:
- Credit by exam
- Prior Learning Assessment
- Earned industry certifications
- And much more…
Related Industry Certifications
Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses: N/A
Get an Internship
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Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook
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Fund Your Education
This Program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates from this program will:
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- Graduates will be able to demonstrate proficiency with air, water, and soil pollution.
- Students will demonstrate competency/mastery of concepts related to Indoor Air Quality.
- Graduates will be able to analyze various research and scientific methodologies related to environmental science.
- Students will demonstrate competency/mastery of concepts related to Natural Resources Legislation.
- Students will be able to demonstrate greater knowledge of Florida's ecosystems.
- Graduates will successfully locate a primary, peer-reviewed journal article and write a cohesive summary.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate proficiency with air pollution. \\n\\n