Environmental Science
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Environmental Science at Erie Community College's North Campus is achieved through an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with the knowledge and technical experience needed to transfer to a four-year degree program in Environmental Science, Environmental Biology or Environmental Studies. Through laboratory-oriented, multi-disciplinary coursework, students will gain a broad and integrated knowledge base of the basic sciences as well as knowledge of issues focusing on environmental integrity, sustainable resources and ecological problems. With coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics and environmental science, students will acquire a solid background in ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation. The Environmental Science Program at SUNY Erie complements other SUNY offerings, providing students with a strong foundation for transfer to four-year educational institutions.
Program Details
Algebra and Trigonometry
Chemistry
A high school diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency) is a basic requirement. It is necessary that the student have a background in elementary algebra. The student should have taken college preparatory courses in high school in mathematics (algebra and trigonometry) and chemistry. All students seeking matriculation are required to take the mandatory placement test and achieve a test score in English which qualifies them to take EN 100 Composition I and to take MT 125 College Mathematics. Students who have taken the New York State Regents English III with a score of 85 or higher are considered to be prepared for EN 100.
Service learning courses in the Environmental Science curriculum will provide a practical experience for students to learn while contributing to their communities. Students will participate in organized curricular projects that address community needs while enhancing their academic knowledge and skills and fostering civic responsibility. Targeted SUNY Erie's Environmental Science courses will provide students with the opportunity to:
- use the knowledge and technical skills from one or more Environmental Science courses to identify and address community problems;
- collaborate with peers and community members to establish and achieve goals; and
- develop skills and professional attitudes beneficial for the workplace and for participating in civic affairs.