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General Science Associate of Science (AS)
Environmental Management Systems Concentration
The Associate of Science in General Science (AS in General Science)

The Environmental Management Systems Concentration allows BRCC students an opportunity to transfer to environmental management systems programs offered by baccalaureate degree-granting institutions. The concentration provides students with a foundation for further study of complex environmental issues in environmental management systems specialty areas such as environmental analysis and risk management, policy analysis, and resource management.

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 will 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
Mathmatics MATH 101/110
MATH 111
 6
Natural Science

BIOL 120
BIOL 121
CHEM 101

 9
Social Science ECON 203
POLI 251 or SOCL 200		 6
Arts 3

Humanities
ENGL Literature must be 3 of the 9 credits
SPCH 120 must be 3 of the 9 credits

 9
Total General Education Hours 39
Required Concentration Courses*
Biology I Lab for Science Majors BIOL 120L 1
Biology II Lab for Science Majors BIOL 121L 1
Chemistry I Lab for Science Majors CHEM 101L 1
Chemistry II for Science Majors CHEM 102 3
Chemistry II Lab for Science Majors CHEM 102L 1
Organic Chemistry I CHEM 220 3
Introduction to Statistical Analysis MATH 208 4
Environmental Science ENVS 201 3
Introduction to Soil ScienceProcesses AGRO 205 4
Total Required Concentration Hours 21
Total Concentration Hours 60

*The specific courses outlined are part of and AS to BS 2 + 2 advising pathway in Environmental Management Systems with the LSU School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences.
Contact the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at 225.216.8226 for more information.