Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 223000 - Catalog 2024/2025
Karen Koory, Chair, 386-506-4313, Karen.Koory@daytonastate.edu
Dr. Karen Braley, Assistant Chair, 386-246-4821, Karen.Braley@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Environmental Science Technology Program is to provide and to enrich the students with the basic skills, knowledge and abilities in the fields of environmental compliance and technology, and to enable the students to gain entry-level employment in the field.
Description:
The Environmental Science Technology (EST) program focuses on environmental compliance and protection of our land and water at the federal, state, and local level. Under the direction of an environmental scientist, graduates will be expected to perform physical, chemical and biological sampling in the field. Graduates will also identify and quantify organisms, establish sampling areas, perform water and soil analysis, maintain field equipment, record test data and prepare reports. Much of this work will occur in the field or in the laboratory. The EST Water Specialization is a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) State certified program preparing students for careers in water and/or wastewater. Program graduates will have met the academic requirements for the Level "C" State Exam in Water and/or Wastewater Training Operator.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Explain how human-environment interactions relate to environmental processes.
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Evaluate interdisciplinary approaches to global issues.
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Monitor local environmental conditions and report on findings.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Additional Costs
Additional Admission Requirements
Additional Completion Requirements
- Program specific and prerequistie courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
Careers
Graduates may secure entry-level positions with environmental companies, federal, state and local governments, utilities, the military, industry or nonprofit organizations locally, as well as on state, national and international levels.
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General Education Courses
General Education Core - 19 Credits
General Education courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
Communications Core (6 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Natural Sciences Core (7 credits)
| CHM1025C | Introduction to Chemistry and Lab | 4 |
| OCE1001 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Social Science Core (3 credits)
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
POS2041: This course satisfies the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
Program Specific Courses - 45 Credits
Program Specific courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.
| PHY1032 | Energy and its Environmental Effects | 3 |
| STA2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| SLS1127 | Faculty Peer Mentoring Experience for Marine and Environmental Science Programs | 0 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| EVR2001L | Introduction to Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
| EVR2647 | Environmental Site Assessment | 3 |
| EVR2861 | Environmental Policy and Law | 3 |
| EVR2943 | Environmental Internship | 3 |
| GIS2040C | Geographic Information Systems and Lab | 3 |
| SWS2000C | Introduction to Soil Science and Lab | 4 |
EVR2943 is repeatable for credit one time. Students will take the course in the Summer semesters of Year 1 and Spring semester of Year 2.
Water Specialization - 16 Credits
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3 |
| SWS2007 | The World of Water | 3 |
| EVS2005C | Treatment of Water and Wastewater and Lab | 3 |
| EVS2026C | Chemistry and Biology of Natural Waters and Laboratory | 4 |
| EVR2630 | Hazardous Material Risk Analysis | 3 |
Wetlands/Bio-Ecological Specialization - 16 Credits
| BOT2150 | Native Plants of Central Florida | 3 |
| BSC1010C | General Biology I (For Science Majors) and Lab | 4 |
| BSC1011C | General Biology II (For Science Majors) and Lab | 4 |
| OCE1001L | Introduction to Oceanography Lab | 1 |
| PCB2033C | Introduction to Ecology and Lab | 4 |
Students must complete all courses within the Water or Wetlands/Bio-Ecological track to earn the particular specialization.
Sample Program of Study - Water Specialization
Year 1
1st Semester
| SLS1127 | Faculty Peer Mentoring Experience for Marine and Environmental Science Programs | 0 |
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| EVR2861 | Environmental Policy and Law | 3 |
2nd Semester
| GIS2040C | Geographic Information Systems and Lab | 3 |
| STA2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| CHM1025C | Introduction to Chemistry and Lab | 4 |
| HUM2020 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| EVR2001L | Introduction to Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
Summer A Semester
EVR2943 is repeatable for credit one time. Students will take the course in the Summer semesters of Year 1 and Year 2.
Summer B Semester
| EVR2647 | Environmental Site Assessment | 3 |
Year 2
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| EVS2026C | Chemistry and Biology of Natural Waters and Laboratory | 4 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| EVR2630 | Hazardous Material Risk Analysis | 3 |
| EVR2943 | Environmental Internship | 3 |
POS2041: This course satisfies the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Summer B Semester
| EVS2005C | Treatment of Water and Wastewater and Lab | 3 |
EVR2943 is repeatable for credit one time. Students will take the course in the Summer semesters of Year 1 and Year 2.
Students must complete all Water courses to earn the particular specialization.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Sample Program of Study - Wetlands/Bio-Ecological Specialization
Year 1
1st Semester
| SLS1127 | Faculty Peer Mentoring Experience for Marine and Environmental Science Programs | 0 |
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BSC1010C | General Biology I (For Science Majors) and Lab | 4 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| EVR2861 | Environmental Policy and Law | 3 |
2nd Semester
| GIS2040C | Geographic Information Systems and Lab | 3 |
| STA2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| CHM1025C | Introduction to Chemistry and Lab | 4 |
| EVR2001L | Introduction to Environmental Science Lab | 1 |
Summer A Semester
EVR2943 is repeatable for credit one time. Students will take the course in the Summer semesters of Year 1 and Year 2.
Summer B Semester
| BSC1011C | General Biology II (For Science Majors) and Lab | 4 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| EVR2647 | Environmental Site Assessment | 3 |
| OCE1001 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| PCB2033C | Introduction to Ecology and Lab | 4 |
| SWS2000C | Introduction to Soil Science and Lab | 4 |
2nd Semester
| BOT2150 | Native Plants of Central Florida | 3 |
| HUM2020 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| OCE1001L | Introduction to Oceanography Lab | 1 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
POS2041: This course satisfies the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Summer Semester
EVR2943 is repeatable for credit one time. Students will take the course in the Summer semesters of Year 1 and Year 2.
Students must complete all Wetlands/Bio-Ecological courses to earn the particular specialization.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.