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Natural Sciences (Associate)

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Natural Sciences (Associate)

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College
College of Arts & Sciences

Degree Type
Associate of Science (AS)

Program Type
Major

Program Delivery
On Campus

Time to Completion
2 Years

Curious about how the natural world works? An Associate in Natural Sciences gives you a strong foundation in the sciences while building the critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills you’ll need for what comes next.

Explore biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and other natural sciences through a broad-based curriculum designed to prepare you for continued study and careers in healthcare, environmental science, research, technology, and other STEM fields.

Upon completion of the A.S. undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences, students will be able to:

  1. Carry out the scientific method by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data using appropriate mathematical and statistical tools
  2. Communicate scientific ideas and principles clearly and effectively
  3. Perform laboratory, field or computationally-based practical scientific investigations safely, ethically, and effectively
  4. Apply fundamental mathematical, physical, and chemical concepts and techniques to scientific and societal issues

In addition to the general education requirements, these are the pre-major and major requirements below:

Major Requirements

  • Two semesters of Chemistry (100 or 200 level) with Laboratory (8 to 10 credits)
  • Two semesters of Biology (100 or 200 level) with Laboratory (8 to 10 credits)
  • Completion of the Track B, D or E Mathematics requirements (3 or more credits)
  • A first year seminar course in the discipline of their choice from: BI 100, DS 100, HP 190, ENV 100, or FS 230
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