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NATURAL SCIENCE A.S.

The Natural Science program is intended for students who plan to transfer in the areas of study listed below. The student can choose either the Horticulture and Plant Science, Life Science or the Physical Science option.

Life Science Option

The Life Science option is intended for Allied Health, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomechanical Engineering, Chiropractic, Dentistry, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Optometry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, or related areas.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • understand concepts, laws, and principles of natural science and apply them to the solution of problems.

  • demonstrate critical thinking/problem solving abilities.

  • demonstrate good experimental techniques, including making observations and measurements, constructing a hypothesis and designing an experiment to test it, and analyzing and interpreting experimental results.

  • demonstrate effective communication skills, including the writing of laboratory reports based on experiments.

  • demonstrate effective teamwork and work ethics through group laboratory projects.

  • demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical skills to the level of at least college algebra.

  • demonstrate an ability to work with computers, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.

  • demonstrate competency in use of the international system of units.

  • demonstrate effective library research skills.

  • have a general education base for the social sciences and humanities.

  • have a foundation for continuing learning and the competencies necessary to solve new problems as they arise.

  • have a background sufficient to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a Bachelor of Science degree.

Transfer information for this program is on file in the Transfer Center. For more information, contact an academic advisor or counselor.

First Semester

Credits

BIO 110

General Biology I

4

CHE 111

General Chemistry I

4

ENG 105

College English I

3

MAT 160

or higher College Algebra

3

Elective**

Free Elective

3-4

Semester Total

17-18

Second Semester

BIO 111

General Biology II

4

CHE 112

General Chemistry II

4

ENG 106

College English II

3

Elective

Group H

3-4

Elective

Group C

3

Semester Total

17-18

Third Semester

CHE 205

Organic Chemistry I

4

PHY 201

Introduction to Physics I

or 210*

or General Physics

4-5

Elective

Group B

3

Elective**

Group G

3-4

Semester Total

14-16

Fourth Semester

CHE 206

Organic Chemistry II

4

PHY 202

Introduction to Physics II

or 215*

or General Physics II

4-5

Elective**

Courses numbered 101or above

4

Elective

Group D

3

Semester Total

15-16

Credit Total

63-68

*Students taking PHY 210/215 must take MAT 190/195 or higher.

**Students should check with transfer four-year college or university for the most appropriate course.

Group B electives: ECO 201, 202, 237; HIS 123, 124, 125, 126, 130, 131, 210, 220, 224, 225; PSC 130, 230, 231, 233, 235, 236, 237, 239.

Group C electives: GEO 110; PSY 140, 145, 241, 242, 245, 257, 283; SOC 150, 151, 154, 155, 250, 251, 253, 254, 255, 257, 258, 259, 268, 283, 287.

Group D electives: ART 101, 212; ENG 201, 202, 205, 206, 210, 211, 215, 220, 227, 230, 232, 237, 238; FRN 105, 106; GRM 105, 106; IDS 214; MUS 101, 105, 107; PHI 201, 205; REL 201; CMN 111; SPN 105, 106, 205, 206.

Group G electives: BIO 106, 112, 115, 116, 117, 120, 122, 124, 163, 164, 205, 206, 220, 270.

Group H electives: MAT 150, 165, 170, 190, 195, 200, 205, 230.