Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Science, AA&S


Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: With the emphasis on scientific discoveries and technological developments in today’s society, there is a demand for scientists and scientifically-oriented persons in business, government, industry and the professions. The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Program in Science is designed for persons who are interested in the pre-professional or scientific program and who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in one of the following fields:

Agriculture
Biology
Chemistry
Pre-Dentistry
Education
Forestry
Geology
Mathematics
Pre-Medical
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physics

Program Requirements: The Science program requires competency in English and Math Essentials MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or equivalent.

Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced in the Admissions  section apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 14


Second Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 16


Third Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 16


Fourth Semester


  • Elective S.T.E.M II 3 credits 6
  • Elective Health or Physical Education 2 credits10
  • Elective Science w/out Lab (BIO 285, CHM 260, NAS 150) 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15


Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61


1Social Science Electives:  ECO 201  , PSY 200  , PSY 230  , SOC 200  , SOC 215  

2History Electives: HIS 101  , HIS 102  , HIS 121  , HIS 122  

3Science General Electives:  BIO 101  , BIO 102  , CHM 111  . CHM 112  

4Literature Electives:  ENG 241  , ENG 242  , ENG 243  , ENG 244  

5STEM I Electives:  NAS 150  , CSC 200  or higher level, EGR 140  or higher level, MTH 161  or higher level, BIO 141  

6STEM II Electives:  BIO 285  , CHM 260  , BIO 142  , BIO 150  

7Humanities Electives:  ART 101  , CST 151  , HUM 100  , HUM 260  , PHI 101  

8Transfer Math I:  MTH 161  , MTH 261  , or MTH 263  

9Transfer Math II:  MTH 245  , MTH 261 , MTH 262  , or MTH 264  

In consultation with your academic advisor, the Mathematics requirement may be selected from the following sequences:

MTH 161 Precalculus I  + MTH 245   Statistics or
MTH 161 Precalculus I  + MTH 261 Applied Calculus I  or
MTH 261  + MTH 262  Applied Calculus I & II or
MTH 263  + MTH 264  Calculus I & II

10Health or PED Elective: HLT 116 , PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 147  

 

*Requirements of four-year institutions may vary. Students should consult a counselor or their academic advisor to select electives that will satisfy baccalaureate major requirements. In addition, they should confirm with the college or university to which they plan to transfer that they will receive credit at the four-year institution.