Associate of Science using Earth and Environmental Science

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Schoolcraft program code #AS.00042

The Associate of Science using Earth and Environmental Science degree is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with the foundation to pursue a variety of related fields at transfer institutions, as well as offers a set of classes in the major area of study that amplifies the students’ interest and provides a depth of study.

Students enrolled in this program can pursue higher degrees at transfer institutions in disciplines such as atmospheric and climate science, environmental science, geology, and other geosciences, hydrology, geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geotechnical engineering, oceanography, planetary science, sustainability, urban studies, and more.

Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate of science degree.

Students seeking to transfer to a baccalaureate program should request transfer guides from the intended college or university department to devise a plan that best suits their transfer needs and pathway interests. For more general information about transfer, please visit Transfer Out - Schoolcraft to U - Schoolcraft College.

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Major Area of Study Requirements

EARTH 140 - Introductory Geology Credits: 4

Select a minimum of five courses: Credits 15-19

EARTH 110 - Earth Systems Credits: 4
EARTH 120 - Environmental Science Credits: 3
EARTH 200 - Weather and Climate Credits: 3
EARTH 210 - Introduction to GIS Credits: 4
EARTH 215 - Applied GIS Credits: 3
EARTH 240 - Fossils and Earth History Credits: 4
EARTH 250 - Mineralogy Credits: 4
EARTH 294 - Directed Study in Earth Science Credits: 3 *
*EARTH 294 is initiated by the student with guidance from instructors in the department. Students are expected to contact the department at least one semester or earlier before they decide to pursue this directed study course.
CIS 129 - Introduction to Programming Logic Credits: 3
CIS 225 - Database Management Systems Credits: 3

Select Science and Mathematics courses: Credits 20 minimum

BIOL 101 - General Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 104 - Conservation and Natural Resources Credits: 3
BIOL 120 - Principles of Biology 1 Credits: 5
BIOL 130 - Principles of Biology 2 Credits: 5
BIOL 140 - Scanning Electron Microscopy Credits: 4
CHEM 104 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry 1 Credits: 4
CHEM 117 - General Chemistry 2 and Qualitative Analysis Credits: 5
PHYS 104 - Introduction to Astronomy Credits: 4
PHYS 123 - Applied Physics Credits: 5
PHYS 181 - General Physics 1 Credits: 4
PHYS 182 - General Physics 2 Credits: 4
PHYS 211 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 Credits: 5
PHYS 212 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 Credits: 5
MATH 122 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 4
MATH 126 - College Algebra Credits: 4
MATH 150 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1 Credits: 5

Additional Degree Distribution Requirements

Select two English Communication courses: Credits:6
Select two Humanities courses from two different disciplines: Credits: 4-8
Select two Social Science courses from two different disciplines: Credits: 6-8

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General Elective to Meet Credit Requirements

Note: Students are encouraged to identify which courses their transfer institutions require. Students may need to select an additional 5 credit hours in liberal arts courses that satisfy transfer and academic goals to equal a minimum of a 60 credit hours total.

General Education Requirements

Courses taken to satisfy the Major Area of Study and the Additional Degree Distribution requirements may also apply toward Schoolcraft’s General Education requirements.

The Associate of Science (AS) Degree requirements are met through completing the degree program requirements of a minimum of courses. For more information regarding the Schoolcraft College General Education Requirements, please click Schoolcraft College General Education .

The AS Degree also aligns to the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements. For specific information regarding the MTA, please click MTA.

Program Total 60-65 Credits

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