The ProgramThe Environmental Science Program, Associate of Applied Science Degree, is offered to students seeking employment in the environmental science occupations.

The program examines major environmental questions facing the world today. Including population growth, energy resources, ecosystems, pollution, the environment and society. Exploring a broad range of environmental issues including sustainability, the interconnection of the economy with ecosystems, short-term versus long-term gains, and the trade-offs in balancing problems and solutions.

Career Opportunities

• Field Biologist• Marine Biologist• Geologist• Astronomer• Bio-remediation• Wetlands restoration• Bureau of Land Management• Forest Service/Natural Resource Management• Environmental Protection Agency• Private research and consulting• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

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Natural Resource Systems: Environmental Scienceat Klamath Community College

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Natural Resource Systems Degree Options:• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Natural Resource Systems - Environmental Science: The Environmental Science Program promotes understanding of regional and global environmental issues from a scientific perspective. Students learn an integrated, multi- disciplinary approach to environmental problem solving, while gaining essential communication and analytical skills in laboratory and field work.

Graduating students are prepared for continuing their studies in baccalaureate programs and for entering the workforce as environmental technicians in industry or government.

Natural Resource Systems: Environmental Science AASThis schedule lists courses required for degree completion, but the actual order and specific coursework may vary depending on student placement, start date and quarter. Students will work closely with advisors for scheduling each term. Curriculum maps below show specific degrees and certificates, and the required courses and recommended term during which they should be taken. *Programs are subject to change as curriculum is updated due to industry standards.

Environmental Science Emphasis | Year OneYear One - Fall TermCGS 100, College Survival & Success..................................................3WRI 121, English Composition I...........................................................3MTH 111, College Algebra......................................................................4BIO 101, Biology I......................................................................................4 (or BIO 211, Preprofessional Biology I)...........................(5) (or GEL 201, Physical Geology I)......................................(4)

TOTAL...14-(15)

Year One - Winter TermBIO 102, Biology II.....................................................................................4 (or BIO 212, Preprofessional Biology II)...........................(5) (or GEL 202, Physical Geology II)......................................(4)WRI 122, English Composition II..........................................................3BUS 131, Intro to Computer Applications.........................................4ENV 170, Enviornmental Science.........................................................4

TOTAL...14-(15)

Year One - Spring TermBIO 103, Biology III....................................................................................4 (or BIO 213, Preprofessional Biology III).........................(5) (or GEL 203, Physical Geology III)......................................(4)WRI 227, Technical Writing......................................................................3ENV 105, GPS, Map & Compass.............................................................2ENV 141, Tree & Shrub Identification..................................................3 (or GSC 109, Meterology).....................................................(4)CAS 170, Spreadsheets............................................................................3

TOTAL...15-(16)

Year One - Summer TermSPE 111, Fundamentals of Speech......................................................3BUS 101, Intro to Business......................................................................4Art and Letters, Choose from Options...............................................3

TOTAL...10-(11)

Environmental Science Emphasis | Year TwoYear Two - Fall TermCHE 104, General Chemistry I...............................................................5 (or CHE 221, General Chemistry I Professional)...........(5)MTH 243, Statistics I..................................................................................4CSS 235, Water Resource Science.........................................................3

TOTAL...12Year Two - Winter TermBIO 270, Ecosystems.................................................................................4 (or GEL 222, Oceanography)...............................................(4)Elective, Advisor Approved....................................................................5HPE 295, Health & Fitness for Life........................................................3Social Science, Choose From Options................................................3

TOTAL...15Year Two - Spring TermENV 212, Environmental Issues..........................................................4CSS 205, Soil Ecology................................................................................4TEX 280, Coop Work Exp: Seminar.......................................................1Elective, Advisor Approved....................................................................5

TOTAL...14

Year Two - Summer TermENV 280, Coop Work Exp: Environmental Science.........................2

TOTAL...2