This recommended pathway meets the requirements of the AS-T degree and prepares you for a university major in environmental science. But you can customize your plan even more. Talk with your advisor about adapting it for your individual goals.
Quarter 1 (15 credits)
GEOL& 211 Physical geology (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
If you're not ready for MATH&141, start the math sequence leading to it. Talk with your advisor about when you'll take chemistry and biology.
ANTH& 100 Survey of anthropology (5 credits)
or another Social Science (5 credits): a course with "SS" at the end of the course description
Career exploration:
- Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals. Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
Action items:
- Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan in Starfish.
- Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
- Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center and the library.
Quarter 2 (15 credits)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)
ENGL& 101 English composition I (5 credits)
CMST& 230 Small group communication (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Compare the different environmental science majors and combined majors at universities you're interested in.
- Start keeping a portfolio of your best work.
- Look for local opportunities to participate in environmental activities (for example, the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association).
Quarter 3 (16 credits)
MATH& 146 Introduction to statistics (5 credits)
HUM& 101 Introduction to humanities (6 credits)
PHIL& 132 Environmental ethics (5 credits)
or BUS& 101 Intro to business (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
- Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action items:
- Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
Quarter 4 (15 credits)
CHEM& 161 General chemistry with lab I (5 credits)
BIOL& 221 Majors biology - ecology/evolution (5 credits)
MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Listen to podcasts about environmental science or the kind of career you're aiming for.
Action items:
- Meet with your advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications.
- Apply for next year's financial aid.
Quarter 5 (15 credits)
CHEM& 162 General chemistry with lab II (5 credits)
BIOL& 222 Majors biology - cell/molecular (5 credits)
MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Participate in undergraduate research as part of BIOL& 222.
Action items:
Quarter 6 (15 credits)
CHEM& 163 General chemistry with lab III (5 credits)
BIOL& 223 Majors biology - organismal physiology (5 credits)
OCEA& 101 Introduction to oceanography (5 credits)
or PHIL& 117 Traditional logic (5 credits)
Career exploration:
- Participate in undergraduate research as part of CHEM& 163.
Action items:
- Attend the spring job fair.