Environmental Technology Geosciences (A.A.S.)

Four new degree programs are being offered by OCC. They include concentrations in Geoscience, Chemistry, Emissions Testing, and Biological Monitoring. The programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as field or
laboratory technicians. In addition, on completion of this degree, students will be qualified to transfer to a four-year program in environmental science.

The Geoscience Degree is designed to provide a student with skills in statistics, graphical and mathematical analysis and technical writing necessary for the analysis and preparation of scientific reports. They will be using the latest soil and water testing/monitoring technology to practice proper sampling procedures and documentation methods. They will learn to apply basic computer skills to report writing, to the use of instrumental software, and to mapping and GIS applications. In addition, they will complete an OSHA Certification Program.

New courses being offered by the college in support of this degree program include an introductory class and lab,  a four-credit Hydrology course with lab, an Introduction to Arcview GIS class and an OSHA  safety training course. The classes are open to anyone from the community with an interest in these subjects and the college would like to encourage those interested to enroll.

First Year

3 ENG 103                                                    

3-4 MAT 141,143 (or 161)                          

4 ENV 101 Intro to Envir Tech                      

3 ENV 104/195 Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response                                                (HAZWOPER) Certification                           

4 CHEM 103                                                

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17-18

3 ENG 104  

 3-4 MAT 118, 151 (or 162) 

3 CIS 100  

 3 SOC course

4 CHEM 104  

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16-17

Second Year

4 PHY 103                                                    

3 ENG 259 Technical Writing                      

3 ENV 103 Intro to GIS                                

3-4 Science Elective*                                    

1 Health                                                      

1 PE

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15-16  

4 CHEM 203  

 4 GEO 205 Hydrology  

3 POS 260 Envir Regs  

3-4 Science Elective*.

 1 PE

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15-16

TOTAL credits required for graduation 61-65+2PE

*Science Electives Include:

       GEO 103, 104, 105, 106  

       PHY 104  

       BIO 101, 102, 208  

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