2009-2010 - Ocean County College

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree and Associate in Applied Science
(A.A.S.) degree programs in Environmental Science are designed
to prepare students for careers in the dynamically growing field of
environmental science, environmental policy, and environmental
technology. The A.S. degree program incorporates two tracks, or options,
as follows: 1) The Natural Sciences Option, with a scientific emphasis,
provides students with a strong background in the natural sciences; and
2) The Environmental Policy Option allows students to proceed along a
more social sciences orientation, i.e., issues of law, economics, or human
activities that impact the natural environment. These two options are
particularly attractive to four-year institutions that offer baccalaureate or
graduate degrees in environmental studies, where our graduates may
apply for additional preparation in the field.
The A.A.S. degree program in Environmental Technology is designed
to provide an opportunity for students to enter the job market. Upon
completing all degree requirements, students will be able to compete for
positions in the immediate job market as lab and/or field technologists in
local government agencies, but most typically in private industry.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Associate in Science
This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the dynamic
field of environmental science, which is concerned with monitoring
humanity’s impact on the Earth and solving environmental problems.
Students graduating from this program might work in environmental
education centers, public relations firms, testing labs, environmental
research organizations, travel/tourism (ecotourism companies), food
manufacturers, waste management companies or government agencies.
The program provides students with a strong background in the natural
sciences and is attractive to four-year institutions that offer baccalaureate
or graduate degrees in environmental studies, where OCC graduates may
apply for additional preparation in the field.
FIRST SEMESTER
4 cr. BIOL 161: Biology I
4 cr. CHEM 181: General Chemistry I
3 cr. ENGL 151: English I
3-4 cr. MATH 191: Precalculus I or MATH 265 or Calculus I
2-3 cr. OCC Requirement: Any course from the
list of Approved General Education Courses or
ACAD 155 or any HEHP course.
16-18 cr.
SECOND SEMESTER
4 cr. ENVI 152: Environmental Science
3-4 cr. MATH 192: Precalculus II or MATH 266 or Calculus II
4 cr. BIOL 162: Biology II
4 cr. CHEM 182: General Chemistry II
3 cr. ENGL 152: English II
18-19 cr.
THIRD SEMESTER
2-4 cr. BIOL 261 or Ecology or BIOL 265 or Marine Biology or
ENVI 154 or Introduction to Oceanography or
ENVI 259 Field Experience/Practicum
4 cr. CHEM 283: Organic Chemistry I
3 cr. Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement
3 cr. Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement
12-14 cr.
FOURTH SEMESTER
4 cr. CHEM 284: Organic Chemistry II
3 cr. Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement
3 cr. Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement
3-8 cr. Elective (to meet required 64 cr.)
14 cr.
TOTAL CREDITS 64
FILM STUDIES
See Liberal Arts Concentrations - see page 53
FINE ARTS
See Liberal Arts Concentrations - see page 53
FIRE SCIENCE
FIRE SCIENCE
Associate in Applied Science
This program offers a wide variety of opportunities for volunteers
and paid members of fire service seeking to upgrade their skills
and for students wishing to pursue a career in fire science.
Graduates may find opportunities in the insurance field (fire
scene investigator, safety inspector, arson investigator), in industry
(fire fighter, fire safety inspector), in municipal departments (fire
fighter with officer qualifications, code prevention inspector, code
enforcement officer) or in the federal service (fire fighter/fire officer,
fire education/training specialist).
FIRST SEMESTER
3 cr. ENGL 151: English I
MATH 165: College Algebra or
3-5 cr. MATH 191: Precalculus I
3 cr. FIRE 151: Principles of Fire Protection
3 cr. FIRE 153: Fire Dept. Organization & Management
4 cr. CHEM 180: Introductory Chemistry or
SCIE 105: Forensic Science*
16-18 cr.
*Only with approval of the Dean of Social Sciences & Human
Services or the Fire Science Coordinator.
SECOND SEMESTER
3 cr. ENGL 152: English II
3 cr. PSYC 172: General Psychology
3 cr. FIRE 152: Fire Service Construction Principles
3 cr. FIRE 154: Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy
3 cr. FIRE 155: Hazardous Materials Incident Analysis
15 cr.
THIRD SEMESTER
3 cr. COMM 154: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3 cr. FIRE 251: Fire Service Hydraulics
3 cr. FIRE 255: Fire Prevention & Inspection I
2-3 cr. OCC Requirement: Any course from the
list of Approved General Education Courses or
ACAD 155 or any HEHP course
3 cr. Computer Science Elective
3 cr. Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement
17-18 cr.
FOURTH SEMESTER
3 cr. POLI 262: State & Local Government
3 cr. FIRE 256: Fire Prevention & Inspection II
3 cr. FIRE 254: Elements of Arson Investigation
3 cr. Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement
1-4 cr. Elective (to meet required 64 cr.)
13-16 cr.
TOTAL CREDITS 64
Note: cr. (credit) = semester credit hour
Courses satisfying general education requirements must be selected
from the list of Approved General Education courses.
46 Programs of Study
OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE 2009-2010