# Environmental Science (A.S.-T Degree)

Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Environmental Science

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4377/4378/4380

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program that presents ecological topics from a scientific perspective. The coursework examines the relationships between environmental and social systems. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and tools to apply the scientific process while studying and solving environmental problems.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Title 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Apply knowledge of the biological, physical, and social sciences to address current environmental issues.
2.  Analyze the interactions between natural and social systems, and the behaviors that impact the environment.
3.  Assess the proposed solutions to the environmental challenges currently facing the world.
4.  Assess and evaluate information obtained from the lab, field, and publications using the principles of scientific inquiry.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry | 5 |
| BIO 1 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIO 2 | Organismal Biology | 5 |
| ENVS 1 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 4 |
| GEOL 1 | Introduction to Geology | 4 |
| or GEOG 1 | Physical Geography | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 1A | Single-Variable Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 4 |
| or MATH 6 | Calculus for Business/Social Science | 3 |
| ECON 2 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| PHYS 4A | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4 |
| PHYS 4B | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4 |
| or PHYS 2A | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2B | General Physics II | 4 |
| **Total** | | **** |