Environmental Sustainability
Associate in Science
Jumpstart your journey toward a meaningful career in Environmental Sustainability. This program is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. The curriculum is designed to introduce students to the concepts and methods employed in the study of ecology and geology, environmental biology and chemistry, environmental ethics and economics, earth-systems management and additional disciplines relevant to the sustainable use of environmental resources.
60
Total Credits
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Hands-on
Experience
Designed to Transfer
The science professors here are awesome! Their classes inspired me and improved my research skills. I’m fascinated by water chemistry and may focus my future work on that area.
What Jobs Can I Get?
Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect…
Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under…
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock,…
Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop…
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local…
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines….
Program Highlights
Paid research and internship opportunities
Hands on learning with field-trip based labs
Rooftop garden (coming soon!)
Partnerships that help the local community
What Will I Learn?
Climate change has had huge impacts on both humans and nature. In urban areas like Paterson, the effects of climate change on local people are far reaching, from stronger storms to impacted infrastructure and more. From parks to plants growing in the sidewalk, nature starts right outside our doors. Environmental Sustainability addresses the needs of people and nature in a changing world.
Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of sustainability.
- Demonstrate an understanding of key environmental issues at the local, national and global scale.
- Recognize that knowledge of history, geography, economics, and ethics all play an important role in sustainability.
- Demonstrate ability to apply scientific methods to gather and use information for the purposes of critical thinking, information analysis, and problem solving in the area of environmental sustainability.
- Analyze experimental data in the environmental sustainability disciplines.
- Perform scientific investigations utilizing laboratory equipment and instruments in a safe and effective manner.
- Write laboratory reports utilizing scientific terminology.
General Education:
In addition to the program-specific outcomes listed above, students completing the Associate degree programs are required to demonstrate proficiency in the General Education learning outcomes. Specific outcomes may vary by program; please refer to the program requirements below.
Note:
- Depending upon a student’s placement or for transfer purposes, this program may have pre-requisite(s). See a pathway coordinator or student development specialist for advisement.
- MA 108 is a prerequisite for MA 109 or test placement.
- A minimum grade grade of “C” is required in all Math & Science courses.
- It is recommended that students enroll in their first WI course upon completion of EN 101.
Recommended Course Sequence (60 Credits)
First Semester
| First Semester | 15 Credits |
|---|---|
| CH 111 General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| EN 101 Composition I | 3.0 |
| SC 104 Introduction to Environmental Science | 4.0 |
| 4 Credit Math Course | 4.0 |
Second Semester
| Second Semester | 17 Credits |
|---|---|
| CH 112 General Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| EN 102 Composition II | 3.0 |
| SC 111 Introduction to Sustainability | 3.0 |
| Social Science Course | 3.0 |
| 4 Credit Math Course | 4.0 |
Third Semester
| Third Semester | 13-14 Credits |
|---|---|
| Social Science Course | 3.0 |
| Humanities Course | 3.0 |
| Science Elective | 3.0 – 4.0 |
| BS 101 Biology I OR CH 211 Organic Chemistry I OR PY 101 College Physics I OR PY 120 Physics I | 4.0 |
Fourth Semester
| Fourth Semester | 14- 15 Credits |
|---|---|
| BS 204 Introduction to Ecology | 4.0 |
| SC 290 Select Topics in Science | 3.0 |
| Science Elective | 3.0 – 4.0 |
| BS 102 Biology II OR CH 212 Organic Chemistry II OR PY 102 College Physics II OR PY 121 Physics II | 4.0 |