Environmental Science Technology, A.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of managing water pollution through prevention and remediation.
2. Perform an experiment related to water and soil pollutants and analyze data.
3. Compare soil and water properties and how they affect organisms.
4. Recognize the importance of water resources and the impact of human activities on them.

Program Information

To be officially considered for this program, a student must:

• have a high school diploma or GED certificate,
• submit application to FGC,
• take a placement exam if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

Program Notes

• Water or wastewater operators with at least a C level license may qualify for up to 16 elective credits for their license after earning 15 credit hours in the program at FGC.
• Courses noted with an asterisk (*) are part of the Water Quality Technician College Credit Certificate.
• Courses noted with a caret (^) are part of the Environmental Science Technician College Credit Certificate.
• Course noted with two asterisks (**) may be taken up to three times for a maximum of 12 credits.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Program Electives

(12 credit hours required)

• BOT 1000 - Principles of Plant Growth
• BOT 2010C - Botany I
• EVS 2930 - Special Topics: Wastewater Treatment Operator C Course *^
• EVS 2931 - Special Topics: Water Treatment Operator C Course *^
• EVS 2932 - Special Topics: Water Distribution Operations Level 3 *^
• EVS 2942L - Environmental Science Technology Practicum *^ & **
• GCO 2431 - Golf and Landscape Irrigation
• GLY 1001 - Earth Science

Total Degree Requirements: 64 Credit Hours

More information is available at www.fgc.edu/academics/programs.