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Environmental Science Degree - Suggested Course Schedule (pdf version)

For more information contact Penny Peeler at (828) 438-6197.

The Environmental Science Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in a wide variety of environmental occupations.  Increased awareness of the interconnection between human health and the health of our environment has generated many employment opportunities in this field.  Major emphasis is placed on biological and chemical valuation of human impact on the environment.  Students will study problems involving environmental testing/consulting and related industries. 

Coursework includes general education, computer skills, biology, chemistry, industrial safety, environmental science and an extensive array of detailed environmentally specific classes, such as air and water quality and land resource management.

 Graduates should gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to qualify for employment or advancement in numerous positions within local, state and federal governments, industry and private companies.

 

 

 

 

Fall Semester I

SHC

BIO

111

General Biology I

4

ENG

111

Expository Writing

3

ENV

110

Environmental Science

3

Select one:

 

2

MAT

121

Algebra/Trigonometry I

3

MAT

140/140A

Survey of Mathematics/Lab

4

MAT

155/155A

Statistical Analysis

4

_

_

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

Total:

 

15-16

 

 

 

 

Spring Semester I

SHC

CHM

131/131A

Introduction to Chemistry/Lab

4

ENG

114

Professional Research and Reporting

3

WAT

110

Basic Wastewater Treatment

3

_

_

Social/Behavioral Science Elective

3

Total:

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

Summer Semester I

SHC

ENV

222

Air Quality

4

WAT

162

Industrial Waste Management

2

_

_

Major Elective

3-4

Total:

 

 

9-10

 

 

 

 

Fall Semester II

SHC

ENV

120

Earth Science

4

WAT

120

Introduction to Water Treatment

2

WAT

161

Solid Waste Management

2

Select one:

 

3

ISC

112

Industrial Safety

2

ISC

121

Environmental Health and Safety

3

Total:

 

 

13-15

 

 

 

 

Spring Semester II

SHC

ENV

218

Environmental Health

3

ENV

224

Land Resource Management

4

_

_

Major Elective

3-4

_

_

Major Elective

3-4

Total:

 

 

13-15

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree 65-69

       

Western Piedmont Community College
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1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, NC 28655-4504
(828) 438-6000,  TDD (828) 438-6066
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