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2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Science, Environmental Science Track, AA&S-881-04


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Science, AA&S


Purpose: The Science program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in a pre-professional or scientific program. It is appropriate for students who plan to major in one of the biological or physical sciences, pharmacy, agriculture, forestry, science education, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, nursing, or one of the many allied health professions.

Admission Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through assessment and/or transcript review and may be required to take placement tests in math, writing, and reading to aid in placing students in the appropriate courses. Students who do not meet required placement levels must enroll in developmental studies courses.

Science Curriculum Degree Requirements:


Student Development (1cr)


History (3cr)


  • Any HIS course from approved Transfer Elective List or any History Passport Course.

Humanities (6cr)


  • PHI 100 , or PHI 111 , or PHI 220  and
  • Any ENG Literature or ART Passport Course or Humanities from approved Transfer Elective List

Social Sciences (3cr)


  • Any course from ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY, or SOC from approved Transfer Elective List or any Social Science Passport Course

Minimum Core Credits: 20


Environmental Science Track Requirements


Lab Science II-(8cr)


Science Elective (3-4cr)


Mathematics (7-8cr)


Transfer Electives - (12-14cr)


Minimum Track Credits: 40


Total Credits: 60


1Students graduating from this program must demonstrate proficiency in specific computer competencies by passing ITE 152  (transfer elective) or an equivalent competency test. Students are encouraged not to wait until the final semester to complete this requirement. 

2Independent study and presentation is to be completed in collaboration with a 200-level science/math course or the specific course determined by each science track, if listed.  

Suggested Scheduling:


First Year


Second Year


Third Semester


Total Credits: 15

Fourth Semester


Total Credits: 14

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