The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Science prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in science leading to careers in fields such as biology, chemistry, dental hygiene, forestry, general science, geophysical science, mathematics, medical technology, nuclear medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and physics. The program also prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate degrees leading to advanced studies in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.
Courses required for the Science degree are available on all four campuses.
1 Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2011-2011 catalog. Students should
consult an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
Sequenced lab courses are required in natural and physical sciences.
2 Students may substitute CST 110 for CST 100. Consult transfer
institution to ensure that the substitution is appropriate for intended transfer
program.
3 Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement:
HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, or 122.
Curriculum Options/Recommendations: Course requirements differ from
college to college and major to major. Students should consult a transfer counselor
or academic advisor to plan a course of study and investigate the requirements
of transfer institutions before choosing mathematics courses, laboratory sciences,
and electives.
Biology/Pharmacy/Forestry/General Science: Students should take MTH 163-164 and take a third laboratory science that is appropriate to their curriculum for the eight elective credits. Some colleges and universities require calculus for their biology and pharmacy majors. Students should check college catalogs and transfer guides to determine mathematics and laboratory science requirements.
Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysical Sciences: Students should take MTH 173, 174, 277 and 279 to ensure junior-level status at the transfer institution. Mathematics requirements are quite varied at transfer institutions. Students should examine the catalog requirements of the senior institutions to which they intend to transfer.
Preparation for Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Studies: Students should take MTH 163-164 and at least one semester of calculus (MTH 173). Biology (BIO 101-102), Chemistry (CHM 111-112), Organic Chemistry (CHM 241-242), and Physics (PHY 201-202) are the introductory level laboratory sciences generally completed at the freshman/sophomore level.
Health Science Majors (Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Nuclear Medicine, and Medical Technology): Students should complete MTH 163 and 157 for most baccalaureate health science majors. Students should check college catalogs and transfer guides to determine appropriate mathematics and laboratory science requirements. A waiver/substitution must be approved by the appropriate academic dean in order to substitute MTH 157 for MTH 164.
