Environmental Science: Environmental Science & Toxicology Certificate

Program code: ESTX-CC

Location: Gateway

Program Description

The Environmental Science and Toxicology certificate prepares students for entry-level technician positions in the fields of wastewater management, toxicology, pollution prevention and remediation and/or to continue their studies beyond the certificate to receive a two- or four-year degree. Most of the courses in the Certificate count towards the Environmental Science and Toxicology AS degree.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards affecting environmental science operations
  2. Apply chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics to environmental science, toxicology, and forensic science
  3. Analyze air, water, and soil samples from the field and laboratory for pollutants and toxins
  4. Identify career options in the environmental science, toxicology, and forensic science fields
  5. Explain the basic concepts of public health and occupational health and safety

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses
BIO 1210General Biology I4
CHEM 1210General Chemistry I4
ENV 1010Introduction to Environmental Science3
ENV 1010LIntroduction to Environmental Science Lab1
MATH 1610Precalculus4
CHEM 1220General Chemistry II4
CHEM 2410Biochemistry4
ENV 2200Toxicology3
Choose one of the following:3-4
General Biology II
Microbiology
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Earth Science
Natural Disasters
Environmental Regulations
Calculus I
Calculus II
General Physics I
General Physics II
Calculus-Based Physics I
Calculus-Based Physics II
Water Treatment and Distribution
Special Topics in Water Treatment
Special Topics in Water Distribution
Total Credits30-31