QVCC Catalog 2016-2017

Technology Studies:
Environmental Science Option
In addition to the outcomes listed for the Technology Studies
degree, students who complete the Environmental Science
Option will:
Develop an understanding of the scientific basis for issues
affecting the environment and their impact on society.
Understand and be skilled at collecting, analyzing and
presenting scientific data by various means including up-todate
technologies.
Be able to use the scientific method for problem solving in
biology, chemistry, geology, physics and environmental
sciences, and be able to use this skill to address issues related
to the environment.
Research and assess the accuracy of appropriate information
sources, involving both print literature and electronic
sources including online databases and publications.
Communicate knowledge and understanding of
environmental sciences and related societal issues in
appropriate written, oral and mathematical means.
Demonstrate interrelationships and connections with other
subject areas associated with a college-level education.
Use a wide array of knowledge, principles and skills acquired
in laboratory, field and lecture setting for use in transferring
to baccalaureate degree program or for use in seeking further
training toward a technical degree.
Develop skills in biology, ecology, and environmental
chemistry.
Develop mapping skills using the latest GIS and GPS
technologies.
Develop an understanding of an ability to carry out
microbiological testing of drinking and waste sewage.
Dept. & No. Title of Course Credits
ENG* 101 Composition 3
COM* 173 Public Speaking 3
ART*
or
ART*
111
155
Drawing I
or
Water Color I 3
HIS*
or
HIS*
101
102
Western Civilization I
or
Western Civilization II 3
ECN* 102 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Philosophy Elective 3
Psychology or Sociology Elective 3
Geography, Political Science, or History
Elective 3
ENG* 202 Technical Writing 3
MAT* 167 Principles of Statistics 3
MAT* 186 Precalculus 4
CHE* 121 General Chemistry I 4
PHY* 121 General Physics I 4
CAD* CAD* Elective 3
Directed Electives - 6 credits
EVS* 105 Environmental Science Field Lab 2
CHE* 122 General Chemistry II 4
Technical Electives -15 Credits
EVS* 100 Introduction to Environmental Science 3
BIO*
or
BIO*
121
270
General Biology I
or
Ecology 4
BIO* 122 General Biology II 4
GLG* 121 Introduction to Physical Geology 4
Total Program Credits 66
For more information, contact Program Coordinator Mark Vesligaj or
Professor John Lewis.