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
Completion of the Science program requires competency in English and MDE 60 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, qualification through Multiple Measures (GPA), or by satisfactorily completing the required MDE 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
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| BIO 101 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| ELE 7 | Transfer Math I (Precalculus or Calculus) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ENG 111 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| ITE 152 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| SDV 100 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 13 | 3 | 14 | ||
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| BIO 102 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| ENG 112 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| ELE 8 | Transfer Math II (Calculus or Statistics) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ELE 4 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SOC 200 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 15 | 3 | 16 | ||
Third Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| CHM 111 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| CST 100 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| ELE 3 | History | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ELE 9 | Literature Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ELE 10 | S.T.E.M. I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 15 | 3 | 16 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| CHM 112 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| ELE 11 | Health or Physical Education | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| ELE 6 | Science without Lab | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ELE 10 | S.T.E.M. II | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PSY 200 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 14 | 3 | 15 | ||
Degree Earned!