Environmental Science (Associate Degree)

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Program Code
ASENSC
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Transcript Title
Science/Env - Associate Degree
Date of First Offering
Start Term
201910
End Term
Not Specified
Credential
Associate of Science Degree - Environmental Science
Length of Program
Four semesters
Credits
60.00
Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 60 University Transferable credits
  • Require a minimum GPA of 2.00
  • 50% (30 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 60 University Transferable credits
  • Require a minimum GPA of 2.00
  • 50% (30 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years

The Associate of Science Degree - Environmental Science is awarded after completion of the requirements specified below.  No course may be used to satisfy more than one requirement.

Mathematics courses (6 credits): 

English courses (6 credits):

First-year Science courses (at least 24 credits):

Second-year Science courses (at least 18 credits, in at least two different subject areas):

Arts courses (6 credits): 

Select any two Arts or Humanities courses, excluding Mathematics, English and all lab-based science courses.  Recommended Arts and Humanities courses can be found in the Douglas College catalogue under Associate of Arts Degree (thematic focus on Environmental Studies).

Co-operative Education Option

Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for a Co-operative Education designation.  Co-operative Education involves alternating full-time academic and work terms.  For information contact Co-operative Education at the Career Centre at Douglas College.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Associate of Science Degree - Environmental Science, students will be able to:

  • Use written communication to demonstrate an understanding of current environmental issues;
  • Apply scientific principles of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geography, and Physics in environmental contexts;
  • Demonstrate (in the lab or in the field) problem solving using the scientific method;
  • Transfer to more advanced studies in environmental science.