Environmental Science: A.S.

Associate in Science Transfer Program

CIP Code: 03.0104

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Mission

The S.T.E.M. – Environmental Science Associate in Science major is intended to appeal to a broad audience of students who are  interested in four-year degrees in the Environmental Sciences. This program meets the college’s mission by providing a University parallel degree for students aspiring to baccalaureate degrees and professions. The program also meets the college’s mission by fulfilling a broad range of General Education Requirements (GERs) intended to “broaden and deepen students’ intellectual, moral, civic, and social competence for effective participation in the world community.” Lastly, the program provides career advising, skills, and knowledge assessment related to jobs and programs that fall under the umbrella of environmental sciences.

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 Supervisor

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

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The Environmental Science program is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for transfer into four-year Environmental Science and Studies programs, but offers students a unique opportunity to learn in the field.  Students will take classes in the 7-week semester format which allows for laboratory field work in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and coastal South Carolina.

Students will learn basic scientific concepts and understand the interrelationship of these concepts with the environment.  A strong emphasis on sustainability, ecological impact and the politics of the environment will be addressed in the program. Applied work in the field is a unique and engaging experience for all students. SUNY Broome Community College is committed to ensuring equitable access to all of its academic courses, programs, services, and activities. Students with disabilities will be accommodated as needed within the Environmental Science program. Accommodations can vary greatly depending on individual needs and travel destinations, as such, faculty will work with students individually to develop reasonable accommodations with an emphasis on inclusion in field activities.

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.