Environmental Studies - AA
A.A. Degree Environmental Studies · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Units: 90 units
The Environmental Studies Degree at LTCC is designed for students who are interested in solving environmental problems from an interdisciplinary perspective, linking the natural and social sciences. Students will be able to understand the scientific basis for environmental decision making and the legal, economic, and political issues involved in management of the environment. Coursework is designed to align with the major prep and transfer requirements in environmental studies at a variety of institutions. Students are encouraged to meet with a LTCC counselor to ensure that course selections align with the specific transfer requirements of each institution.
Program Learning Outcomes
Utilize natural science and social science perspectives to understand relationships, and solve problems.
Evaluate environmental issues in local and global contexts.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies - AA (Total 37 - 37.75) | ||
| Complete all of the following | ||
| B1. All Courses (Total 5) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 5 | ||
| EVS 101 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| EVS 101L | Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
| B2. Select One (Total 5) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 5 | ||
| BIO 101 | Principles of Biology I | 5 |
| BIO 102 | Principles of Biology II | 5 |
| BIO 103 | Principles of Biology III | 5 |
| BIO 110 | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIO 111 | Introduction to Plant and Animal Biology | 5 |
| BIO 149 | Ecology | 5 |
| BIO 201 | Botany | 5 |
| BIO 212 | Zoology | 5 |
| B3. Select One (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 |
| B4. Courses not used above. (Total 22) | ||
| Complete the following number of credits: 22 | ||
| BIO 101 | Principles of Biology I | 5 |
| BIO 102 | Principles of Biology II | 5 |
| BIO 103 | Principles of Biology III | 5 |
| BIO 110 | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIO 111 | Introduction to Plant and Animal Biology | 5 |
| BIO 149 | Ecology | 5 |
| BIO 201 | Botany | 5 |
| BIO 212 | Zoology | 5 |
| CHM 100 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHM 101 | General Chemistry I | 5.75 |
| CHM 102 | General Chemistry II | 5.75 |
| CHM 103 | General Chemistry III | 5.75 |
| ECO 101 | Principles of Economics (MACRO) | 4 |
| ECO 102 | Principles of Economics (MICRO) | 4 |
| EVS 106 | Environmental Field Methods | 2.5 |
| EVS 110 | California Naturalist Program | 4.5 |
| EVS 133 | Intern-Occupational Work Exp. | 1-6 |
| GEG 101 | Physical Geography | 5 |
| GEG 102 | Human Geography | 4 |
| GEG 103 | World Regional Geography | 4 |
| GEG 107 | Water Quality Monitoring of Streams and Lakes | 2.5 |
| GEG 108 | Water Resources | 4 |
| GEG 113 | Meteorology | 4 |
| GEG 134 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3.5 |
| GEG 135 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3.5 |
| GEL 102 | Physical Geology | 5 |
| GEL 103 | History of the Earth and its Life | 5 |
| MAT 118 | Calculus- Bsn/Soc Sciences | 5 |
| MAT 201 | Elementary Statistics | 5 |
| PHS 102 | Survey of Concepts in Chemistry and Physics | 5 |
| PHS 117 | Oceanography | 5 |