Degree Plans
Environmental Systems Technology
Environmental Systems Technology AAS
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
RLC-Deactivated September 1, 2011.
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.ENVR.SYST
The Environmental Systems Technology program provides an opportunity for students to acquire knowledge and skills in monitoring environmental systems, investigating sources of contamination, and performing corrective actions. In addition to learning environmental principles, theories, and regulations, students gain practical experience collecting and analyzing samples, testing and operating equipment, as well as developing waste minimization and contingency plans. The program prepares students for careers in pollution control, and includes a specialized track in energy management for careers related to pollution prevention through emissions and waste reduction.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
| BIOL 1409 |
Biology for Non-Science Majors II |
4 |
| COSC 1301 |
Introduction to Computing OR |
3 |
| COSC 1401 |
Introduction to Computing |
(4) |
| EPCT 1350 |
Basic Statistics and Calculations for Environmental Technicians |
3 |
| EPCT 1307 |
Introduction to Environmental Safety and Health |
3 |
| +Speciality Track Elective |
|
4 |
|
|
17-18 |
SEMESTER III
| SOCI 1301 |
Introduction to Sciology OR |
3 |
| SOCI 1306 |
Contemporary Social Issues |
(3) |
| EPCT 1247 |
Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention |
2 |
| EPCT 1213 |
Contingency Planning |
2 |
| +Speciality Track Electives |
|
8-10 |
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|
15-17 |
SEMESTER IV
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
(3) |
| PHIL 2306 |
Ethics |
3 |
| EPCT 2337 |
Site Assessment |
3 |
| +Speciality Track Electives |
|
6-7 |
|
|
15-16 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
63-69 |
+Specialty Track Electives - students must complete all courses in ONE specialty track option as cited below:
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SPECIALITY TRACK OPTION
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| EPCT 1243 |
Treatment, Remediation, and Disposal Techniques |
2 |
| EPCT 1341 |
Principles of Industrial Hygiene |
3 |
| EPCT 1344 |
Environmental Sampling and Analysis |
3 |
SEMESTER IV
| EPCT 1349 |
Environmental Regulation Interpretation and Applications |
3 |
| EPCT 2335 |
Advanced Environmental Instrumental Analysis OR |
3 |
| EPCT 2380 |
Cooperative Education--Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology |
(3) |
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SPECIALITY TRACK OPTION
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
SEMESTER IV
| HART 1471 |
Energy Conservation Measures |
4 |
| EPCT 1349 |
Environmental Regulation Interpretation and Applications OR |
3 |
| HART 2380 |
Cooperative Education--Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician |
(3) |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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