Environmental Science & Technology - Foundational Skills Certificate
Certificate of Achievement Environmental Science · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Units: 13.5 - 17.0 units
The Foundational Skills Certificate in Environmental Science and Technology is designed to provide opportunities to learn fundamental skills in the field of environmental sciences. 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 certificate or degree.
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 - FSC (Total 13.5 - 17) | ||
| Complete all of the following | ||
| A.1. Required Courses (Total 8.5) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 8.5 | ||
| Environmental Science (Total 5) | ||
| Complete all of the following | ||
| EVS 101 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| EVS 101L | Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
| Geographic Information Systems (Total 3.5) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 3.5 | ||
| GEG 134 | ArcGIS Online | 3.5 |
| CIS 135A | ArcGIS Online | 3.5 |
| A.2. Elective Courses (two courses) (Total 5 - 8.5) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 5-8.5 | ||
| BIO 113 | Field Methods in Wildlife Ecology | 4 |
| EVS 106 | Environmental Field Methods | 2.5 |
| EVS 110 | California Naturalist Program | 4.5 |
| GEG 107 | Water Quality Monitoring of Streams and Lakes | 2.5 |
| GEG 135 | ArcGIS Desktop | 3.5 |
| CIS 135B | ArcGIS Desktop | 3.5 |