Environmental Science and Technology

Completion of the requirements for the Associate in Science in Environmental Science and Technology prepares students for transfer to a California State University, a University of California, a university of their choice to further engage in work towards a baccalaureate degree in Environmental Science or to enter the job market. As an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study, students will be presented an overview of ecological issues from a scientific perspective. With a broad foundation across the natural, physical and biological sciences, students will better understand the interrelated nature of environmental and social systems. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and tools to successfully use the scientific method while studying and solving environmental problems.

Ohlone projects that approximately 10 students will complete this degree annually.

Completion of the requirements for the Associate in Science in Environmental Science and Technology prepares a student for transfer to a California State University, a University of California, or a university of their choice to further engage in work towards a baccalaureate degree in Environmental Science. As an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study, students will be prepared to further their studies in ecological and biological principles, environmental health and safety, environmental epidemiology, environmental chemistry, resource conservation and management solutions,environmental justice, industrial hygiene, and applied ecology, all aimed to better understand the interrelationships between organisms and their environment. Through laboratory intensive curriculum, students will also learn quantitative skills in utilizing analytical tools.

a. Complete Major Field courses.

b. Complete at least six units at Ohlone College.

c. Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in Major Fieldcourses.

Course	Title	Units	Sequence
BIOL 101A	Principles of Biology Molecular and Cellular Biology	5	Yr1, Fall
CHEM 101A	General Chemistry	5	Yr1, Spring
CHEM 101B	General Chemistry	5	Yr2, Fall
ENVS 103	The Environment and Human Health	3	Yr1, Spring
ENVS 108	Introduction the Environment	3	Yr2, Fall
ENVS 113	Public Policy and the Environment	3	Yr2, Spring
GEOG 101	Introduction to Physical Geography	4	Yr1, Spring
GEOL 101	Introduction to Geology	4	Yr1, Spring
MATH 159	Introduction to Statistics	5	Yr2, Spring
MATH 101A	Calculus with Analytical Geometry	5	Yr1, Fall
MATH 101B	Calculus with Analytical Geometry	5	Yr1, Fall
MATH 167	Calculus for Business and Social Science	5	Yr1, Fall
BA 102B	Principles of Economics – Microeconomics	3	Yr2, Fall
PHYS 140	Mechanics	4	Yr2, Fall
PHYS 141	Electricity and Magnetism	4	Yr2, Fall
WEX 195A1	Occupational Work Experience Education	1	Yr2, Spring

Note that course requirements include some choice for students. The proposed sequence would include the following:

Year1, Fall = 13 units

Year1, Spring = 12 units

Year2, Fall = 12 units

Year2, Spring = 9 units

TOTAL UNITS = 46 units 

Conversations with local employers, including Tesla, our local public safety departments, Lawrence Livermore Labs, and waste removal companies have indicated that there is significant industry interest in Ohlone College training more students in the EHS field. They have reviewed the initial curriculum proposals. The AS Degree in Environmental Science and Technology provides students the opportunity to transfer to a UC or CSU to pursue a BA in Environmental Science or to directly enter the workforce.

We do not believe that similar degrees exist within our geographic area.