Coastal Environmental Studies, Associate in Science
Coastal Environmental Studies, Associate in Science
This degree focuses on the interaction between humans and the coastal environment including biological, physical, and economic impacts. Students will use the scientific method and an understanding of ecological principles to critically analyze information on the ways human activities affect the environment. The A.S. in Coastal Environmental Studies is primarily intended for students pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Studies or Environmental Science at a UC after transfer.
Students who plan to transfer to a four-year university should consult closely with a counselor and consult the ASSIST website to determine which courses best fit their intended major and/or emphasis at the intended transfer institution.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| Life Science Requirements | 8-10 | |
| Complete both Biology courses. Most transfer institutions also require the laboratory courses as part of the degree. | ||
| BIOL R120 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL R120L | Principles of Biology I Lab: Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology | 1 |
| BIOL R122 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL R122L | Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 1 |
| Chemistry Requirements: | 10 | |
| Complete both Chemistry courses. Please note that some transfer institutions also require the organic chemistry series. | ||
| CHEM R120 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM R122 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Earth Science Requirement: | 3-4 | |
| Complete the Physical Geology lecture course. If required by the intended transfer institution, complete the Geology lab. | ||
| GEOL R101 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL R101L | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| Economics Requirements: | 3 | |
| Choose the appropriate Economics course. Some transfer institutions require both ECON R201 and ECON R202. | ||
| ECON R201 | Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON R201H | Honors: Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics | |
| ECON R202 | Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON R202H | Honors: Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Math Requirements: | 10 | |
| Complete both courses in Calculus. Please note that some transfer institutions also require statistics and/or additional math courses. | ||
| MATH R120 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH R121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| Physics Requirements: | 10-15 | |
| Complete one Physics series. | ||
| PHYS R121 | Physics with Calculus 1 | 5 |
| PHYS R122 | Physics with Calculus 2 | 5 |
| or | ||
| PHYS R131 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 | 5 |
| PHYS R132 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 | 5 |
| PHYS R133 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers 3 | 5 |
| Social Science Requirements: | 3 | |
| Select 3 units from the following. Some transfer institutions require POLS R100 or POLS R104 as well as 3 additional Social Science units from the remaining choices. | ||
| ANTH R102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH R102H | Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | |
| PHIL R102 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| or PHIL R102H | Honors: Introduction to Ethics | |
| POLS R100 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS R104 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| SOC R101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC R101H | Honors: Introduction to Sociology | |
| SOC R102 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Coastal Studies Electives: | 3 | |
| Select a minimum of 3 units of electives from the list below. Some transfer institutions require ESRM R100. Students should refer to ASSIST.org for guidance on course selection. | ||
| ESRM R100 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| ESRM R100L | Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL/MST R100 | Marine Biology | 3 |
| BIOL/MST R100L | Marine Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL/MST R170 | Biological Marine Resource Management | 1 |
| GEOL/MST R103 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| GEOL/MST R103L | Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL/MST R178 | Geological Marine Resources | 1 |
| MST R199 | Directed Studies in Marine-Related Topics | 1-3 |
| Total Required Major Units | 50-58 | |
| Oxnard College General Education | 29 | |
| Double-Counted Units | - 12 | |
| Free Electives Required | 0 | |
| Total Required Units for A.S. Degree | 67-75 | |
| OR | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 50-58 | |
| CSU GE-Breadth | 39 | |
| Health (can be taken within CSU GE) | 3 | |
| PE / Kinesiology | 1 | |
| Double-Counted Units | - 15-18 | |
| Free Elective Required | 0 | |
| Total Required Units for A.S. Degree | 75-86 | |
| OR | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 50-58 | |
| IGETC | 37 | |
| Health | 3 | |
| PE / Kinesiology | 1 | |
| Double-Counted Units | - 16 | |
| Free Elective Required | 0 | |
| Total Required Units for A.S. Degree | 75-83 | |
To complete the ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE, students must meet requirements in the major, general education, competency, units, scholarship, and residency. Refer to Earn an Associate Degree and the A.A. or A.S. Degree in Specific Majors sections of this catalog.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Use the scientific method and an understanding of ecological principles to critically analyze information on the ways human activities affect the environment.
- Analyze the inherent environmental, social, and economics of living sustainably on current and future generations.
- Demonstrate proper use of a variety of field and/or laboratory techniques used in fields of environmental study.
- Understand and communicate complex relationships between natural and human systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the roles of societal and political organizations in environmental policy-making, regulation, compliance, and enforcement.