Associate of Science Degree
Students must complete all College degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 61 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education 1 | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | 4-3 | |
| Composition I | ||
| English Composition - Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | ||
or ENGL 2221G | Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | |
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
or COMM 1115G | Communication | |
| Area II: Mathematics 1 | 3-4 | |
Choose one from the following: | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Science | 8 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Area VII: Flexible 3 (General Education Elective) | 3-4 | |
| Core Curriculum Requirements | ||
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM majors | 4 |
| FYEX 1111 | Introduction to College Studies 3 | 1-3 |
| or FYEX 1110 | First-Year Seminar | |
| or HNRS 1115 | Honors First Year Seminar | |
| Additional AREA III courses not taken fulfill General Education Requirements 3 | 8 | |
| Additional Science Course with a Lab 3 | 4 | |
| Electives to bring the total credits to 61 3 | 11-12 | |
| Total Hours | 61-65 | |
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Course is a Core Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credit awarded.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Please see recommended concentrations options below.
Recommended Concentration Options
It is strongly recommended to choose an option to focus your studies. Please note that some classes are only offered in a particular semester and may have prerequisites.
Option: Biology
Laboratory Science Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2110G & BIOL 2110L | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 1120G & BIOL 1120L | Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 2610G & BIOL 2610L | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
Biology Option Recommended Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 1230G & PHYS 1230L | Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 1240G & PHYS 1240L | Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
Option: Natural Resources
Laboratory Science Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENVS 1110G | Environmental Science I (L) | 4 |
| BIOL 2610G & BIOL 2610L | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
Natural Science Option recommended Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2110G & BIOL 2110L | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 2115C | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL 1110G | Physical Geology | 4 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| PHYS 1310G & PHYS 1310L | Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus - Based Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
Option: Physical Science
Laboratory Science Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1225G | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| PHYS 1230G & PHYS 1230L | Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 1240G & PHYS 1240L | Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
Physical Option recommended Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1250G | Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| BIOL 2610G & BIOL 2610L | Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 2110G & BIOL 2110L | Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL 1110G | Physical Geology | 4 |
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| FYEX 1111 |
Introduction to College Studies 4 or First-Year Seminar or Honors First Year Seminar |
1-3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 1 | 4 | |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 17-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G |
Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| MATH 1220G |
College Algebra 3 or Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
3-4 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 1 | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science Course 1 | 3 | |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Hours | 17-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGL 2210G or ENGL 2221G |
Professional & Technical Communication or Writing in the Humanities and Social Science |
3 |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM majors | 4 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 1 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 4 | |
| Area VII: Flexible 3 (General Education Elective) 4 | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Total Hours | 62-66 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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8 credits must be "G" courses and students must have 24 credits total of Area III: Laboratory Science Courses. (See below for Recommended Courses based on subject area).
Biology Option
- BIOL 2610G Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution/BIOL 2610L Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory
- BIOL 2110G Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology/BIOL 2110L Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Laboratory
- CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM majors
- CHEM 1225G General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors
Natural Resources Option
- ENVS 1110G Environmental Science I (L)
- BIOL 2610G Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution/BIOL 2610L Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory
- CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM majors
- CHEM 1225G General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors
Physical Science Option
- CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM majors
- CHEM 1225G General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors
- PHYS 1230G Algebra-Based Physics I/PHYS 1230L Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory
- PHYS 1240G Algebra-Based Physics II/PHYS 1240L Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory
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Students who place above MATH 121G College Algebra must take an additional 3 credits of higher-level MATH or science electives. Students may also need to complete any prerequisites before entering the course of their choice.
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Mathematics, Engineering and Additional Laboratory Science Electives:
Biology Option
- PHYS 1230G Algebra-Based Physics I/PHYS 1230L Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory
- PHYS 1240G Algebra-Based Physics II/PHYS 1240L Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory
- MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
- MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Natural Resources Option
- BIOL 2110G Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology/BIOL 2110L Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Laboratory
- CHEM 2115C Survey of Organic Chemistry and Laboratory
- GEOL 1110G Physical Geology
- MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
- MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
- PHYS 1310G Calculus -Based Physics I/PHYS 1310L Calculus - Based Physics I Laboratory
Physical Science Option
- MATH 1250G Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus
- MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
- MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
- BIOL 2610G Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution/BIOL 2610L Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory
- BIOL 2110G Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology/BIOL 2110L Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Laboratory
- GEOL 1110G Physical Geology