Associate in Applied Science - Transfer

Associate in Applied Science: Water Resource Management

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90 minimum credits 

Cascadia College’s Water Resource Management Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree integrates technology and natural sciences with an emphasis on water quality as it relates to soil and water systems, geographic information systems (GIS), water policy, regulations and permitting practices. The program will prepare students for work as water resource specialists, soil technicians, and environmental permit specialists within city, county and federal agencies, private sector employers and non-profits.
The program includes outdoor learning and applied research within the campus wetlands in addition to lab science, class seminars, and work-based learning.

Upon successful completion of this degree a student will be able to: 

  • Perform water and soil quality testing and collect samples.
  • Conduct field and technical research using industry data collection standards.
  • Compile, analyze, and present geospatial data while emphasizing the value of visual communication (GIS).
  • Install, retrieve, and remove data collection devices and equipment.
  • Interpret and apply local, state, and federal policies, codes, laws, and regulations, knowledge of environmental permitting process.
  • Use data to make hydrologic interpretations about the susceptibility to runoff, flooding, and water contamination, understand Best Management Practices for mitigation.
  • Write technical reports and give presentations.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and professional behavior

Earth Sciences, Sustainability and Environmental Studies

Students in an Earth Science, Sustainability and Environmental Studies pathway who successfully complete this degree will be able to:  

  • Understand living organisms’ dependence on ecosystem functions and sustainable systems
  • Explain how sustainable systems function
  • Explain the interactions and impacts of human culture on how natural systems function
  • Analyze biological, chemical, or physical attributes of systems
  • Collect and analyze quantitative or observational data independently and collaboratively 
  • Report research to various audiences
  • Use field and other applied research methods

General Education Core Courses

Communication: 

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
110
0
0
10

Quantitative or Symbolic Reasoning: 

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
55
0
0
5

Humanities/Social Sciences Requirements

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
110
0
0
15

Natural Sciences Requirements

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
220
132
0
26

Program Requirements

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
297
110
0
32

Work-Based Learning

Students should choose a combination of the following variable credit courses to meet the minimum number of 90 credits.
Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
0
0
0
2-5
Total Credits
90

Pathways