Environmental Science - Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Environmental Science from Northwestern Connecticut Community College is a Campus Associate Enviroment degree that prepares you for a Science career. This program is designed for students with an interest in forestry, fisheries and wildlife resources. This program provides students with a strong background in basic sciences as well as introduces them to concepts in nature conservancy and resource management. Students enrolled in the Environmental Science program prepare for transfer into forestry, fisheries and wildlife management BS degree programs such as those offered through the School of Natural Resource Management at UCONN, environmental studies programs at Post University and programs at other colleges and universities. Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to: 1. Demonstrate basic laboratory skills and a working knowledge of safety procedures. 2. Understand and be able to apply the scientific method of inquiry. 3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis. 4. Explain the principles of evolution, ecology and natural selection. 5. Understand basic cellular and organismal biological principles. 6. Demonstrate basic understanding of chemical concepts, chemical formulas, compounds, reactions and basic acid/base theory. 7. Explain principles of solution chemistry. 8. Explain principles governing gases. 9. Demonstrate a basic understanding of field sampling, soil composition and pH testing. 10. Understand the fundamental scientific principles surrounding environmental issues. 11. Define the term environment and identify some important environ-mental concerns we face today. 12. Evaluate the major environmental risks we face and how risk assessment and risk acceptability are determined. 13. Identify the importance of wicked problems, resilience, and adaptive management in environmental planning. 14. Transfer to a four year program in Environmental Science . View more details on Northwestern Connecticut Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Enviroment courses.