Environmental Science: A.S.

Associate in Science 

CIP CODE: 03.0104

HEGIS CODE: 5604.00

The Environmental Science program is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for transfer into four-year Environmental Science or Environmental Studies. Students will take classes in the 7-week semester format. A strong emphasis on science, sustainability, ecological impact and the politics of the environment will be addressed within the program. Applied work and travel experiences are embedded in the program to provide a unique and engaging experience for all students.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate effectively and function as members and leaders to multidisciplinary teams.
2. Apply the principles and computational tools of mathematics and science to solve a wide variety of environmental problems.
3. Analyze the policies and solutions used by governmental agencies and individuals to respond to environmental issues.
4. Record, analyze and interpret data in an environmental field study situation.
5. Identify the interrelationship between the biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere as it relates to environmental issues.

Program Contact

Kennie K. Leet, Chairperson
Office:  Natural Science Center, Room 207F
Telephone:  +1 (607) 778-5114
Email:  leetkk@sunybroome.edu

Sequence of Courses

The following model meets all program requirements for students who are pursuing full-time study and wish to complete the course work in four semesters.  Those who desire a slower pace or need preparatory courses will require more than four semesters.