Environmental Science, AS

1. Understand fundamental concepts of Environmental Science, interrelating the functions of living and nonliving systems and the role of humans in the environment.

2. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills necessary for sharing discipline-specific knowledge and communicating professionally.

3. Conduct scientific inquiry and research on environmental topics as those topics relate to science, technology, and society.

4. Proficiently function in laboratory and field settings, demonstrating proper field techniques and using modern scientific instrumentation, including sampling and measuring devices as well as computer technology.

5. Demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of environmental safety to ensure both personal and group safety.

6. Understand the use of the scientific method to interpret scientific data and make policy recommendations based on the data.