The student will describe and show competency in the following issues associated with environmental science:

1. The proper use of environmental sampling equipment and current technology in the classroom and in the field according to accepted "Standard Methods";
2. The ability to conduct field sampling and monitoring of air, water, soil, and biomass using appropriate sampling equipment according to accepted "Standard Methods";
3. The ability to conduct an environmental site assessment;
4. The ability to describe, orally and in writing, the similarities and differences between traditional and modern views of the Earth;
5. The ability to demonstrate an understanding of methodology in science research;
6. The ability to describe biological, chemical, and physical influences on environmental media;
7. The ability to describe transport mechanisms for contaminants as they travel through various environmental media; and
8. The demonstration of general knowledge of environmental issues and develops an understanding of environmental impacts resulting from human activities.

This program is designed to prepare students for employment or transfer to the Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science or other institutions of higher learning in such areas as wildlife management, environmental quality, and range and grassland management.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
General Education Requirements
ENGL 110	Composition I	3
ENGL 120	Composition II	3
COMM 110	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
MATH 102	Intermediate Algebra	4
PSYC 100	First Year Learning Experience	3
SOC 120	Transitions-Graduation & Beyond	2
NAS 101	Ochethi Sakowin Language for Beginners	3
or NAS 103	Introduction to Ochethi Sakowin Language, Culture & History
CSCI 101	Introduction to Computers	3
BIOL 150	General Biology I	4
Humanities or Social & Behavioral Science
Select one course from:		3
Arts, English, History, Humanities, Music, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Human Services, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology
Health/Physical Education
Select two one-hour courses or any one two-hour course		2
Core Requirements
BIOL 224	General Ecology	4
CHEM 115	Introduction to Chemistry	4
or CHEM 121	General Chemistry I
ENS 113	Introduction to Environmental Science	4
ENS 202	Environmental Issues	2
ENS 225	Environmental Sampling	4
ENS 240	Environmental Statistics	3
ENS 260	Environmental Research Project I	2
ENS 261	Environmental Research Project II	2
ENS 297	Environmental Science Internship	3
ENS 299		1
STEM Electives 100+ Level		3-4
Total Hours		65-66