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Through a rigorous academic program that integrates theory and hands-on practice, graduates will be prepared to transition seamlessly into a four-year Environmental Sustainability program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Graduates of the program will be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Examine the concept of environmental sustainability in its contemporary context.<\/li><li>Analyze the role evolution plays in biodiversity and why biodiversity is so important.<\/li><li>Apply scientific principles and the scientific method to compare fundamental principles of population growth and population dynamics.<\/li><li>Investigate the relationship between speciation, extinction, human activities, biodiversity, and the hydrologic cycle in the face of changing climate.<\/li><li>Analyze the role food plays in public health issues worldwide.<\/li><li>Identify the reasons why climate change contributes to public health issues.<\/li><li>Assess the advantages and disadvantages to the use of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.<\/li><li>Discuss what it is going to take for society to develop sustainable practices that will be socially equitable for all.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn btn--size-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/middlesexcc.emsicc.com\/programs\/sustainability-science-as-degree\/185536?radius=&amp;region=20%20Mile%20Radius%20Around%20MCC\">Explore Careers and Salaries<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\r\n  <div class=\"wp-block-button btn btn--size-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.course-catalog.com\/mcc\/C\/2024-2025\/degree\/119\">Course Requirements<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A passing score on the College\u2019s mathematics placement test for both Algebra I and Algebra II or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.course-catalog.com\/mcc\/C\/2021-2022\/course\/552\">MAT-013<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.course-catalog.com\/mcc\/C\/2021-2022\/course\/555\">MAT-014<\/a> is required for all Sustainability majors. 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