General Science

Program Goals & Outcomes

The Associate of Science degree program provides students with a wide range of scientific course topics in a flexible program of study. The expected Program outcome is to provide a broad or narrow focus in science for students who plan to transfer to a multidisciplinary baccalaureate program or for entry into the workforce.

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

  • Analyze key concepts, theories, or principles in a scientific specialty;
  • Interpret scientific data to draw valid conclusions;
  • Apply scientific methodologies to solve problems; and
  • Communicate using vocabulary and notation specific to a scientific discipline.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (37 hours)

English Composition (6 hours)

  • ENGL 1113 English Composition I+
  • ENGL 1213 English Composition II+

U.S. History/U.S. Government (6 hours)

  • HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877
    or HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877
  • POLS 1113 American Federal Government

Sciences (13 hours)

Students must earn a “C” or better in selected science courses to be eligible for graduation.

See Science Electives below.

Humanities (6 hours)

See courses listed in the College Catalog.

Mathematics (3 hours)

Students must earn a “C” or better in MATH 1513 to be eligible for graduation.

  • MATH 1513 College Algebra+

Liberal Arts (3 hours)

See courses listed in the College Catalog.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (25 hours)

See Program Requirements below.

Sciences Electives

Acceptable courses include: HSBC 1104, HSBC 1224, HSBC 2103, HSBC 2114, GEOG 1114, or any course with the following prefixes: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, METR, PHSC, PHYS (one course must include a lab)

Program Requirements

Courses at 1000 level or above with the following prefixes: CHEM, PHYS, HSBC, BIOL, HES, MATH, GEOL, ENGR, CIT (except CIT 1093 and CIT 1103), ASTR, METR, PHSC, ENSC

+Check course description for prerequisites that must be met.

Suggested Order of Enrollment

Students must enroll in a combination of General Education and Program Requirements to complete the degree. Consult with the STEM division advisor each semester to verify that selected courses will fulfill degree requirements. Check the College Catalog and/or class schedule for course offering specifics. The “+” symbol represents a prerequisite for the course. Any course offering is subject to change without notice.

1st Semester

  • 9 hours of General Education
  • 6 hours of Program Requirements

2nd Semester

  • 9 hours of General Education
  • 6 hours of Program Requirements

3rd Semester

  • 9 hours of General Education
  • 6 hours of Program Requirements

4th Semester

  • 9 hours of General Education
  • 6 hours of Program Requirements

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