SCIENCE

STUDY THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL WORLD.

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SCIENCE

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Science is the systematic study of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the application of predictive models. The interdisciplinary nature of science requires the student to have a broad exposure to biological sciences, chemistry, and physics in order to connect the concepts learned in a chosen discipline to the greater whole of science. This program can be tailored for the student considering a career in biology, chemistry, physics, other physical sciences, or health sciences including medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy. The Science AS is designed to transfer to a four-year institution.

Program Requirements

Course Number Course Credits
BIOL 1010General Biology I4
CHEM 1020General Chemistry I4
COMM 2010Public Speaking3
  
PHYS 1110General Physics I4
OR 
PHYS 1310College Physics I4

Total Credit Hours: 60

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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

First and second-year students have the opportunity to participate in research projects that usually only upperclassmen get to participate in. Students teams are currently conducting studies on:

  • Cellular signaling pathways
  • Impact of microplastics on freshwater environments

Career Options

  • Biological Technicians
  • Science Teachers
  • Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists
  • Teachers
  • Forestry and Conservation
  • Molecular and Cellular Biologists
  • Bionformatics Scientist
  • Biophysicist 
  • Ecologist
  • Physician
  • Dentist
  • Pharmacist
  • Optometrist

MEET YOUR PROFESSORS

PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY & PHYSICS

INSTRUCTOR OF BIOLOGICAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES

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Claudia Troxel

INSTRUCTOR OF BIOLOGICAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCE

PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY

Professor of Biology and Math