Environmental Sciences & Safety (AS)

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Division of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This program focuses on environmental science issues such as air and water testing and analysis, industrial waste treatment, municipal wastewater treatment, and environmental law. In obtaining an understanding of the complex interrelationships that exist at the earth’s surface, students learn how to interpret environmental stresses, such as ground and surface water contamination, pesticide, degradation, and solid waste disposal. Students also learn how to apply this knowledge to occupational safety and protection.

Upon successful completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Environmental Sciences & Safety is awarded.

Program Learning Outcomes

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First Year: Semester 1

BI 110 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I w/ LAB 4 Credits
CH 110 PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I w/ LAB 4 Credits
EN 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 Credits
EV 110 PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE AND SAFETY 4 Credits
Math Elective 3/4

credits: 18/19

First Year: Semester 2

BI 120 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II w/ LAB 4 Credits
CH 120 PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II w/ LAB 4 Credits
CS 100 COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Credits
EN 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3 Credits
EV 201 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 4 Credits

credits: 18

Second Year: Semester 1

BI 223 FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY w/ LAB 4 Credits
CT 100 CRITICAL THINKING 3 Credits
EV 220 ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION ISSUES & ANALYSIS 3 Credits
EV 240 ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 4 Credits
Humanities Elective or Social Science Elective 3

credits: 17

Second Year: Semester 2

EV 242 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DIRECTED RESEARCH STUDY 4 Credits
Humanities Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3

credits: 10

Total Credits: 63/64

Program Notes

The program qualifies as an Alternative Transfer Agreement (MassTransfer) with select public institutions in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer.

Humanities Electives:

Art, Communications, English (EN 103 of Higher), ESL (ES 100 or higher; up to 6 credits), Film, Foreign Language, Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts

Math Electives:

100-Level Mathematics or Higher (not MAC)

Social Science Electives:

Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Law, Psychology, Sociology

Graduation Competency

Quantitative skills is a MassBay graduation competency for associate degree programs. Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate this competency by completing a 100-level math course (not MAC); or placing into a 200-level mathematics course.

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