Program Info
Effective Term
Fall 2017
Year Established
2017
Program Code
SCIENCE.AS
Degree Type
Associate in Science
Program Description
Description
Allows individuals to explore a wide range of science and math courses before transferring to a four-year academic institution to complete a bachelor's degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge base in general science.
- Convey scientific explanations using proper written and verbal English.
- Compare and contrast scientific processes with opinion and belief systems.
- Conduct an experiment: analyze and interpret results, orally or in written format, either individually or in a team setting while displaying courtesy and professionalism in behavior and attitude.
- Practice safe laboratory techniques.
- Interpret figures displaying scientific concepts.
- Create and interpret graphs using real data, including outliers, and relating the graphs to the original questions and hypotheses.
- Differentiate between patterns of data showing correlation versus cause and effect.
- Present experimental results, orally or in written format, either individually or in a team setting.
- Apply scientific concepts and principles in the analysis of complex processes.
Career Opportunities
The nature of this program is to serve as a transfer degree into a 4-year or longer degree at another college or university.
General Education
See General Education Requirements for details.
Category 3: Mathematics
Complete any one from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 4: Social Sciences
Complete any two, from different disciplines.
Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
Complete any two, from different disciplines.
Credit Hours
16.00
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
Course name | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Natural Science: Complete 24 natural science credits, including at least one class with laboratory experience, from at least two different disciplines. |
24.00 |
Credit Hours: 24
Required Support Courses
Course name | Credit Hours |
---|---|
English Composition: Complete one: |
3.00 |
English Composition or Communication: Complete one |
3.00 |
Credit Hours: 6
Elective Hours
11.00
Minimum Total Credit Hours
60.00