Coastal Environmental Science Concentration

The General Science Associate of Science (AS in General Science)

The Coastal Environmental Science Concentration allows BRCC students an opportunity to transfer to coastal environmental science programs offered by baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.  The concentration provides students with the foundation for further study of complex coastal environmental issues involving marine, coastal and estuarine environments with special emphasis on coastal Louisiana.

To receive this degree, the student must;

• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credits that are to be used towards the degree

(transfer may require a higher cumulative GPA);

• Earn a “C” or better in all natural science and mathematics courses;
• Take at least 12 hours at the 200 level;
• Complete the coursework listed below; and
• Earn 12 of the final 15 credits at BRCC.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

General Education Requirements*

English Composition....................................... 6

ENGL 101 & ENGL 102

Mathematics.................................................. 6

(LA Transfer requires minimum 7 credits of MATH)

MATH 101/110

MATH 111

MATH 208

MATH 210 or MATH 211

Natural Science.............................................. 9

BIOL 120

BIOL 121

CHEM 101

Social Science................................................ 6

Arts............................................................... 3

Humanities..................................................... 9

ENGL Literature must be 3 of the 9 credits

Total General Education Hours................... 39

Required Concentration Courses*

BIOL 120L........... Biology I Lab for

Science Majors.......................................... 1

BIOL 121L........... Biology II Lab for

Science Majors.......................................... 1

CHEM 101L......... Chemistry I Lab for

Science Majors.......................................... 1

CHEM 102........... Chemistry II for

Science Majors.......................................... 3

CHEM 102L......... Chemistry II Lab for

Science Majors ......................................... 1

CHEM 220........... Organic Chemistry I........... 3

ENVS 201............ Environmental Science....... 3

ENVS 207............ Introduction to Marine

Science: Geological & Physical Proc........... 4

ENVS 208............ Introduction to Marine

Science: Life Processes............................... 4

Total Required Concentration Hours.......... 21

Total Concentration Hours........................... 60

*The specific courses outlined are part of an AS to BS 2 + 2 advising pathway in Coastal Environmental Science with the LSU School of Coast and Environment.

Contact the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at 225.216.8226 for more information.