Associate in Science Degree - Liberal Arts
Science Option
Degree Requirements and Sample Program
This program is for those who desire a concentration in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, ecology, or other related science fields and who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. Graduates should be able to:
- demonstrate understanding of basic scientific laws and theories.
- apply the scientific method to problem solving.
- apply mathematical skills and reasoning to scientific problems.
- perform scientific investigations while properly utilizing laboratory equipment and instruments in a safe and effective manner.
- analyze experimental data based on recording observations and collecting data.
- write lab and class reports using scientific terminology.
- transfer to a baccalaureate program.
Minimum Grade of "C" is required for all science and math courses.
REQUIRED COURSES |
Humanities (21 credits)
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SAMPLE PROGRAM | ||
First Semester | Credits | |
CH 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
EN 101 | Composition I | 3 |
HI 101 | History of Western Civilization I | 3 |
MA 103 | Basic Statistics | 3 |
SO 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Total | 16 | |
Second Semester | Credits | |
CH 112 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
EN 102 | Composition II | 3 |
HI 102 | History of Western Civilization II | 3 |
Computer Science Course | 3 | |
Math Course | 4 | |
Total | 17 | |
Third Semester | Credits | |
EN 205 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
PH 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Science Elective | 4 | |
Free Elective | 4 | |
Total | 17 | |
Fourth Semester | Credits | |
AE 101 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
Science Electives | 8 | |
Free Elective | 4 | |
Total | 15 | |
TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE: | 65 | |
Course Suggestions for Students Who Want to Transfer to Baccalaureate Programs with the Following Majors: | ||
Biology | Chemistry | Physics |
BS 101 Biology I BS 102 Biology II BS 203 Microbiology MA 103 Basic Statistics MA 109 Pre-Calculus | CH 211 Organic Chem I CH 212 Organic Chem II MA 120 Calculus I MA 121 Calculus II PY 101 College Physics I PY 102 College Physics II | CIS 160 Fundamentals of Computer Science I (C++) MA 201 Calculus III MA 202 Differential Equations PY 120 Physics I PY 121 Physics II PY 220 Physics III |