Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Environmental Science Technology provides education in environmental research and investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, soil, and water in preparation for employment.
Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria: Formal application and admission to the program is required. A high school diploma OR GED equivalency is required. Student must be eligible to enroll in MAT12+ by satisfactory District placement OR satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course.
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
Admission into the Environmental Science Technology Program or permission of the Program Director.
Credits: 0
Required Courses
BIO105 Environmental Biology 4
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) 3
+ WRT100 Introduction to Water Resources 3
+ WRT108 Fundamentals of Environmental Science Technology 3
+ WRT117 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3
+ WRT130 Groundwater Hydrology 3
+ WRT150 Introduction to Surface Water Data Collection 3
+ WRT153 Environmental Law and Regulations 3
+ WRT180 Environmental Sampling and Analysis 5
Credits: 30
Restricted Electives
Credits:
General Electives
Credits:
Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze environment information using the scientific method and critical thinking. (BIO105, WRT100, WRT108, WRT130, WRT150, WRT180)
2. Demonstrate sound arguments in writing and oral/visual presentation on technical and non-technical levels. (WRT108, WRT153, WRT180)
3. Perform laboratory analysis. (BIO105, WRT180)
4. Describe how technology is used in the field of environmental science and water resources. (BPC110, CIS105, WRT100, WRT117)
5. Evaluate a working knowledge of ethics, polices and regulations with an emphasis on natural resources and the environment. (WRT100, WRT153, WRT180)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 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.
