Science, AS
The Associate of Science degree is appropriate for those students who plan to pursue further study in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics or Physics. This degree is also appropriate for those interested in careers in Statistics, Mathematics, Bio-technology, Medical Sciences, Engineering and Secondary Education majors who plan to major in a Science (e.g. Math, Biology, Geology, Chemistry or Physics teachers).
It is required that individuals considering a career in science meet with one of the science faculty to discuss specific courses to meet their academic needs.
Degree seekers should choose from one of two pathways: Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.
Program Outcomes
- Design and implement a basic research project using scientific methodology.
- Keep a well organized and detailed laboratory notebook, demonstrating the skills to effectively collect, document and analyze data.
- Demonstrate laboratory skills for their particular area of study.
- Apply descriptive and inferential statistical methods to support the analysis of laboratory results.
- Make an effective presentation of their scientific activities to an appropriate audience.
Requirements
Life Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition and Communications | 6.00 | |
| PUBLIC SPEAKING 1 | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 1 | ||
| Humanities or Fine Arts | 6.00 | |
Complete two courses from two different prefixes from the Humanities or Fine Arts MTA course listing: 3 | ||
| Social Sciences | 6.00 | |
Complete two courses from two different prefixes from the Social Science MTA course listing: 3 | ||
| Life Sciences Pathway | 31.00 | |
| BIOLOGICAL FORM AND FUNCTION | ||
| MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 1 | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 1 | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | ||
| CALCULUS I & ANALYTIC GEOMETRY 1 | ||
Plus select two classes from the following (Must equal 7 or 8 credits): | ||
| HUMAN BIOLOGY 1 | ||
| ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY 1 | ||
| MICROBIOLOGY 1 | ||
| PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 1 | ||
| PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 1 | ||
| ASTRONOMY | ||
| Total Credits | 49.00 | |
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Course has prerequisite(s)
- 2
PHIL-210 may be applied to Social Sciences requirement if not being used to fulfill Humanities or Fine Arts requirement.
- 3
Minimum Credits needed 60 credits
Note: No courses below the 100 level will be accepted toward this degree
Note: Anyone beginning the Associate of Science Degree at Glen Oaks in Fall 2016 or later must complete MTA requirements in order to qualify for the degree
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Current/Updated: 07/01/2023
Physical Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition and Communications | 6.00 | |
| PUBLIC SPEAKING 1 | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 1 | ||
| Humanities or Fine Arts | 8.00 | |
Complete two courses from two different prefixes from the Humanities or Fine Arts MTA course listing: 3 | ||
| Social Sciences | 8.00 | |
Complete two courses from two different prefixes from the Social Science MTA course listing 3 | ||
| Physical Sciences Pathway | 34.00 | |
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 1 | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 1 | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | ||
| CALCULUS I & ANALYTIC GEOMETRY 1 | ||
| CALCULUS II & ANALYTIC GEOM 1 | ||
| PHYSICS I 1 | ||
| PHYSICS II 1 | ||
| Electives | 4.00 | |
Complete one course from the MTA Natural Science listing | ||
| Total Credits | 60.00 | |
- 1
Course has prerequisite(s)
- 2
PHIL-210 may be applied to Social Sciences requirement if not being used to fulfill Humanities or Fine Arts requirement.
- 3
Minimum Credits needed 60 credits
Note: No courses below the 100 level will be accepted toward this degree
Note: Anyone beginning the Associate of Science Degree at Glen Oaks in Fall 2016 or later must complete MTA requirements in order to qualify for the degree
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Current/Updated: 07/01/2023
Suggested Schedule
Life Sciences Pathway (Biological or Biomedical Sciences)
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-110 | BIOLOGICAL FORM AND FUNCTION | 3.00 |
| CHEM-133 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4.00 |
| ENG-121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| HUMANITIES - MTA | 3.00 | |
| ELECTIVE | 4.00 | |
| Credits | 17.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| BIO-121 | MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY | 4.00 |
| CHEM-134 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4.00 |
| COM-150 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3.00 |
| HUMANITIES - MTA | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 14.00 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| BIO-122 | ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY | 4.00 |
| CHEM-210 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 4.00 |
| MATH-161 | CALCULUS I & ANALYTIC GEOMETRY | 4.00 |
| LIFE SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Winter 2 | ||
| CHEM-211 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 4.00 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE - MTA | 3.00 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE - MTA | 3.00 | |
| LIFE SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 4.00 | |
| Credits | 14.00 | |
| Total Credits | 60.00 | |
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Recommended for students placing in MATH lower than MATH-161 CALCULUS I & ANALYTIC GEOMETRY, will not count towards Science degree --Science elective may come from BIO, CHEM, GEOG, or GEOL prefix
Physical Sciences Pathway (Chemistry, Physics or Pre-Engineering)
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM-133 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4.00 |
| ENG-121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| MATH-161 | CALCULUS I & ANALYTIC GEOMETRY | 4.00 |
| HUMANITIES - MTA | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 14.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| CHEM-134 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4.00 |
| COM-150 | PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3.00 |
| MATH-162 | CALCULUS II & ANALYTIC GEOM | 4.00 |
| HUMANITIES - MTA | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 14.00 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CHEM-210 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | 4.00 |
| PHYS-251 | PHYSICS I | 5.00 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE - MTA | 3.00 | |
| NATURAL SCIENCE - MTA | 4.00 | |
| Credits | 16.00 | |
| Winter 2 | ||
| CHEM-211 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | 4.00 |
| PHYS-253 | PHYSICS II | 5.00 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE | 3.00 | |
| ELECTIVES | 4.00 | |
| Credits | 16.00 | |
| Total Credits | 60.00 | |