MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies

Major: 8123
Effective Term: 2020 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 30.3301

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Sustainability (91)
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-4021.00 Biological Technicians
11-1011.03 Chief Sustainability Officers
19-4061.01 City and Regional Planning Aides
19-2041.01 Climate Change Analysts
11-9199.02 Compliance Managers
19-1031.00 Conservation Scientists
19-2041.02 Environmental Restoration Planners
19-2041.00 Environmental Scientist and Specialists
33-3031.00 Fish and Game Wardens
45-4011.00 Forest and Conservation Workers
19-1032.00 Foresters
19-2041.03 Industrial Ecologists
19-1031.03 Park Naturalists
19-1031.02 Range Managers
19-1031.01 Soil and Water Conservationists
13-1199.05 Sustainability Specialists
19-1023.00 Zoologist and Wildlife Biologists

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-1053.00 Environmental Science Teachers, Post-secondary
19-2043.00 Hydrologists
19-3051.00 Urban and Regional Planners

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Sustainability and Environmental Studies program provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution and specialize in areas of sustainability, environmental science, conservation, or resource management. Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a number of careers including sustainability specialists, chief sustainability officers, compliance managers, environmental scientists, conservation scientists, soil and water conservationists, range managers, and city and regional planning aides. With a graduate degree, students may pursue a career in several areas including hydrology, urban and regional planning, and post-secondary teaching.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Critique basic sustainability concepts, factual information, and practices. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, ASB226, [L], [SG], [SQ]) 2. Analyze how social, environmental, and economic systems relate and interact. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, ASB226, ECN211, ECN212, GIS211, GPH210, [C], [G], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Evaluate the relationships between people and their natural and built environments. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, ABS202, ASB211, ASB226, BIO182, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG103, GPH210, SOC241, [C], [G], [HU], [L]) 4. Recognize policy strategies and ethical considerations relevant in the field of sustainability. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, ASB226, ECN211, ECN212, ENV+++, GPH210, HON201, MGT229, PHI105, POS110, POS285, [C], [G], [L], [SB]) 5. Examine the scope and complexity of social responsibility. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, ASB226, ENV+++, GPH210, POS285, [C], [FYC], [G], [L], [SB]) 6. Practice systems-thinking toward identifying a solution in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, ASB100, ASB211, ASB226, GPH210, HON201, MGT229, POS110, POS120, POS285, SOC241, [C], [G], [HU], [SG], [SQ]) 7. Effectively communicate ideas among diverse stakeholders to build consensus for sustainability initiatives. (SSH111, SUS110, SUS231, SUS232, ASB226, COM225, COM230, JRN201, JRN215, MGT229, MGT246, POS285, TQM240, [C], [FYC], [G], [HU], [L], [SB]) 8. Analyze and interpret data for sustainability research application. (CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, MAT206, SSH111, SUS110, SUS232, ASB226, BIO+++, BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO182, CHM+++, CHM230, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236LL, CIS105, CSC180, ENV+++, GIS211, GLG+++, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG104, MAT220, MAT221, MAT230, MAT231, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY112, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, PSY230, SWU225, [CS], [FYC], [L], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites Courses that can be used to fulfill a requirement of the Academic Certificate in Sustainability (Major Code 6240N), Environmental Science (Major Code 6227N), and CCL in Environmental and Natural Resource Conservation (Major Code 5824) while simultaneously fulfilling a requirement of the Associate in Arts in Sustainability are noted.

Admission Criteria
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Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
Note: Required Courses may be used to fulfill AGEC requirements simultaneously. SSH111 Sustainable Cities 3 Students must also select a transfer area below that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Transfer Area: Sustainability Credits: 7 SUS110 Sustainable World 3 SUS231 Careers in Sustainability 1 + SUS232 Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice 3 Transfer Area: Environmental Science or Natural Resources Credits: 11-12 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) 3 Note: For students transferring to ASU, select MAT206 or GBS221; for students transferring to NAU, select MAT206; for students transferring to U of A, select MAT206 or PSY230.			Credits: 10-15

Restricted Electives
Complete all courses in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (School of Sustainability), Bachelor of Science, Sustainability Credits: 0-10 Foreign Language Credits: 0-10 Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (School of Sustainability), Bachelor of Arts, Sustainability Credits: 3-23 Statistics Course Credits: 3 These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Environmental Science, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 30-33 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry 3 + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 Note that this course may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 GPH210 Society and Environment 3 MGT246 Principles of Project Management (3) OR TQM240 Project Management in Quality Organizations (3) 3 + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) 4-5 Social Science and Humanities Elective Credits: 1-3 Select one course to fulfill ASU`s Social Science and Humanities Electives. The course may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 HON201 Leadership Development: Historical Contemporary Perspectives 3 MGT229 Management and Leadership I 3 POS110 American National Government 3 SUS230 Practical Skills for Sustainability Problem Solving 1 Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science Credits: 21-25 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) 4 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) 4-5 Track Focus Elective Course Credits: 1-4 Select one to four (1-4) credits of coursework to fulfill ASU`s Track Focus Elective Course requirement. Course(s) may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. Business/Leadership Focus Area: HON201 Leadership Development: Historical Contemporary Perspectives 3 MGT229 Management and Leadership I 3 MGT246 Principles of Project Management 3 TQM240 Project Management in Quality Organizations 3 SUS230 Practical Skills for Sustainability Problem Solving 1 Ecosystem/Global Change Focus Area: SUS110 Sustainable World 3 Chemistry/Toxicology Focus Area: CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) 4 Transfer Plan 5: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Geology), Bachelor of Science Credits: 23-25 CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR CSC180 Computer Literacy (3) 3 + GIS211 Geographic Information Science I 4 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 GLG102 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND GLG104 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab (1) OR GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) 4 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 Transfer Plan 6: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Applied Statistics), Bachelor of Science Credits: 27-28 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 + BIO205 Microbiology 4 + CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) 4 CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR CSC180 Computer Literacy (3) 3 + GIS211 Geographic Information Science I 4 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 Transfer Plan 7: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Biology), Bachelor of Science Credits: 16-23 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 + BIO205 Microbiology 4 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) 4 Select zero to seven (0-7) credits from the list below (excluding BIO100, BIO101, BIO102, BIO108, BIO156, BIO156XT, CHM130, and ENV101). BIO+++++ Any BIO Biology course(s) CHM+++++ Any CHM Chemistry course(s) ENV+++++ Any ENV Environmental Science course(s) GLG+++++ Any GLG Geology course(s) Transfer Plan 8: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Chemistry), Bachelor of Science Credits: 16-19 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) 4 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 + PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5 Transfer Plan 9: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Administration and Policy), Bachelor of Science Credits: 18 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 POS140 Comparative Government 3 Note that this course may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. POS285 Political Issues and Public Policy 3 Transfer Plan 10: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Communication), Bachelor of Science Credits: 18 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 JRN201 News Writing (3) OR JRN215 News Production (3) 3 + COM225 Public Speaking 3 Transfer Plan 11: Northern Arizona University, Environmental Sciences (Environmental Management), Bachelor of Science Credits: 27 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR CSC180 Computer Literacy (3) 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 GIS211 Geographic Information Science I 4 Environmental Management Emphasis Elective Credits: 9 Select three (3) of the following courses for a total of up to nine (9) credits. Course(s) may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements credits simultaneously. COM230 Small Group Communication 3 ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 PHI105 Introduction to Ethics 3 POS285 Political Issues and Public Policy 3 Transfer Plan 12: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Conservation Biology Emphasis or Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands Emphasis Credits: 8-18 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 Foreign Language Credits: 0-10 Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 13: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Fisheries Conservation and Management Emphasis or Wildlife Conservation and Management Emphasis Credits: 12-23 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 Foreign Language Credits: 0-10 Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 14: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Global Change Ecology and Management Emphasis Credits: 12-23 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 Foreign Language Credits: 0-10 Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 15: University of Arizona, Natural Resources, Bachelor of Science: Watershed Hydrology and Management Emphasis Credits: 20-32 + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II 4 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 +PHY112 General Physics II 4 Foreign Language Credits: 0-10 Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++++ Any SPA Spanish course(s)			Credits: 0-33

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 12-41
A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s).


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-9
Required for NAU, BS Environmental Sciences (Environmental Administration and Policy and Environmental Communication emphases): + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6 OR Required for ASU, BS Sustainability; ASU, BA Sustainability; U of A, BS Natural Resources (Fisheries Conservation Management emphasis and Wildlife Conservation and Management emphasis): + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT15+ is a prerequisite (3-5) 3-6 OR Required for ASU, BS Environmental Science; ASU, BA Environmental Science; NAU, BS Environmental Sciences (Environmental Management emphasis): + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT187 Precalculus (5) OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT187 is a prerequisite. (4-5) 5-9 OR Required for U of A, BS Natural Resources (Biology; Ecology, Management, and Restoration of Rangelands; Fisheries Conservation Management; and Wildlife Conservation and Management emphases) + MAT212 Brief Calculus (3) OR + MAT213 Brief Calculus (4) 3-4 OR Required for NAU, BS Environmental Sciences (Environmental Geology, Applied Statistics, Biology, and Chemistry emphases); U of A, BS Natural Resources (Watershed Hydrology and Management emphasis): + MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) 4-5

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 0-3
Met by SSH111 in Required Courses area AND May be met by PHI105 in Restricted Electives area OR Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU] area. 3 Recommended for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability: PHI216 Environmental Ethics 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0-6
May be met by COM230, ECN211, ECN212, HON201, MGT229, POS110, or SUS110 in Required Courses or Restricted Electives area OR Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6 Recommended for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability: COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) OR ECN212 Microeconomic Principles (3) OR PSY132 Psychology and Culture (3) OR SBU200 Society and Business (3) 3

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 0-8
May be met by [(CHM150 AND CHM151LL), or CHM150AA, or (CHM151 and CHM151LL), or CHM151AA] AND [(CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA] if taken in Required Courses area. OR Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8 Recommended for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability: BIO105 Environmental Biology (4) OR CHM107 Chemistry and Society (3) AND + CHM107LL Chemistry and Society Laboratory (1) OR GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography (4) 4 AND ASM104 Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution (4) OR ENV101 Introduction to Environmental Science (4) OR GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) 4??

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-3
These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
	Credits: 0-21
Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Recommended to select one of the following courses: + MAT212 Brief Calculus (3) OR + MAT213 Brief Calculus (4) OR + MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) 3-5 Recommended for students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Sustainability to select 9 to 12 credits of coursework from the following: ASM104 Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution 4 BIO105 Environmental Biology 4 CHM107 Chemistry and Society (3) AND + CHM107LL Chemistry and Society Laboratory (1) 4 COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication 3 ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 ENV101 Introduction to Environmental Science 4 EPS150 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 FON135 Sustainable Cooking 3 GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND GLG111 Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) 4 GPH113 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 PHI216 Environmental Ethics 3 PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3 SBU200 Society and Business 3 SCT100 Introduction to Sustainable Built Environments 3 SUS100 Introduction to Sustainability 3

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 0-3
May be met by CIS105, CSC110AB, CSC180, GBS221, GIS211, MAT206, PSY230, or SWU225 if taken in Required Courses or Restricted Electives area OR Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 3

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by SSH111 in Required Courses area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: