Environmental Science for Transfer
AS-T Degree Physics · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Environmental Science for Transfer - AS-T
Description
Environmental Science majors need to complete an interdisciplinary set of core requirements that provide a basic understanding of the physical and biological sciences and the relevance of these sciences to environmental processes and issues.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in preparation to pursue a career in the field of environmental science. In upper division and graduate studies, students majoring in environmental science usually specialize in areas such as Environmental Toxicology, Public Health, Environmental Law, Education, Environmental Economics, Soil and Water Science, Restoration Ecology, Environmental Landscaping, Environmental Management, and Urban Planning, or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate skills in scientific thinking, communication, problem solving and experimental methodology.
- Apply physical and biological science concepts to environmental science issues, voting decisions, personal habits, and lifestyle choices.
- Demonstrate proficiency in standard laboratory techniques commonly acquired in lower division science courses.
- Apply the scientific method to evaluate empirical data and form reasonable conclusions.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 14 | |
| BIOL 40 | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 24A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 24B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| List A: | 16 | |
| BIOL 2 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| MATH 65A | Calculus I | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Choose one group: | 4 | |
| Group 1: | 4 | |
| GEOL 1 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| Group 2: | 4 | |
| orGEOG 4 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 4L | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
| List B: | 11 | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Choose one group: | 8 | |
| Group 1: | 8 | |
| PHYS 20A | Algebra/Trigonometry College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 20B | Algebra/Trigonometry College Physics II | 4 |
| Group 2: | 8 | |
| orPHYS 35 | Calculus Based Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 36 | Calculus Based Physics II | 4 |
| Total | 41 | |
Other Information
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Local Program (Major) Code: S170
Program Control Number: 39855
TOP Code: 0301.00
CIP Code: 03.0104