Faculty: Karen Harding, Beth Norman, Robert Sager, Ted Wood (FS); Tom Bush (PY)
Degree: Associate of Arts (AA-DTA)
Associate of Science (AS-T)
Supplemental Information: Earth Sciences Department Website
Career opportunities in Environmental science include teaching, research and technical support. Employment may be found in Federal, state and local government organizations, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, in industries required to monitor their effluent, and in research settings.
Pierce College offers classes for science students pursuing a degree in Environmental science and to students who are fulfilling their natural science distribution requirements. The courses that are recommended depend largely on the type of work the student desires. Therefore, it is highly recommended that the student consult with his or her advisor. Courses directly related to the study of the environment are:
| Environmental Science Major | ||
| Dept | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATMOS 101 | Introduction to Weather | 5 |
| ENVS& 100 | Survey of Environmental Science | 5 |
| ENVS 140 | Western Water Problems | 5 |
| ENVS 150 | Environmental Issues | 5 |
| GEOL& 110 | Environmental Geology | 5 |
| GEOL 220 | Earth Resources and the Environment | 5 |
| NSCI 150 | Nature | 5 |
| NSCI 160 | Environmental Biology | 5 |
