Environmental Science & Technology - Certificate
Certificate of Achievement Environmental Science · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Units: 28.0 - 39.5 units
The Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Science and Technology is designed to provide students with a framework for learning about and solving environmental issues. Coursework is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and the technical skills needed for entry-level employment in a variety of environmental fields; to improve chances of employability or job placement opportunities; to provide skills training that may result in wage progression; and/or prepare students for continued study leading to a more advanced degree in the environmental sciences. With an interdisciplinary program of study, and laboratory and field-based learning experiences, students will gain an understanding of environmental components, processes, and issues.
Program Learning Outcomes
Use scientific methods to identify issues, understand relationships, and solve problems.
Evaluate environmental issues in local and global contexts.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science & Technology - Certificate (Total 28 - 39.5) | ||
| Complete all of the following | ||
| A.2. Select One 5 - 5.75 Units (Total 5 - 5.75) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 5-5.75 | ||
| CHM 100 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHM 101 | General Chemistry I | 5.75 |
| PHS 102 | Survey of Concepts in Chemistry and Physics | 5 |
| A.3. Minimum of 10 Units (Total 10 - 18) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 10-18 | ||
| EVS 106 | Environmental Field Methods | 2.5 |
| EVS 133 | Intern-Occupational Work Exp. | 1-6 |
| GEG 107 | Water Quality Monitoring of Streams and Lakes | 2.5 |
| GEG 134 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3.5 |
| GEG 135 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3.5 |
| A.4. Select Two (not already used above) (Total 8 - 10.75) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 8-10.75 | ||
| BIO 101 | Principles of Biology I | 5 |
| BIO 149 | Ecology | 5 |
| BIO 201 | Botany | 5 |
| BIO 212 | Zoology | 5 |
| CHM 101 | General Chemistry I | 5.75 |
| GEG 101 | Physical Geography | 5 |
| GEG 108 | Water Resources | 4 |
| GEG 113 | Meteorology | 4 |
| GEL 102 | Physical Geology | 5 |
| MAT 201 | Elementary Statistics | 5 |
| PHS 117 | Oceanography | 5 |
| PHY 104 | General Physics I | 5 |
| A.1. Required Courses (Total 5) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 5 | ||
| EVS 101 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| EVS 101L | Environmental Science Lab | 1 |