General Science (Biology Concentration)
The Associate of Science Degree (AS) in General Science is intended prepare students interested in becoming professional educators specializing in or emphasizing scientific and technological topics. This Science option is also organized to support individuals pursuing some bachelors in Elementary Education Educators interested in pursuing a Science emphasis. The department strives to provide exceptional educational opportunities through a blend of classroom, laboratory and field activities. Students who are not Elementary Educators can obtain jobs in government, Office of Environmental Protection, industry, environmental consulting firms, natural resource, bureau of land management and various environmental non-profit agencies that deal with environmental issues.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
Core I
| Communications | 9 |
Core II
| Mathematics and Science | 12 |
Core III
| Arts and Humanities | 6 |
Core IV
| Social Sciences | 6 |
Core V
| Native American Studies | 3 |
Core VI
| Computer Technology | 3 |
Core VII
| Health | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
Program of Study Courses
| BIOB 170 | Principles of Biological Diversity | |
| BIOH 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | |
ENSC 105
| | 4 |
| PHSX 105 | Fundamentals of Physical Science | |
| STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
General Science - Biology
First Semester (FA)
| BIOB 160 | Principles of Living Systems | |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing | |
| M 121 | College Algebra | |
| Arts Option | 3 |
| Computer Option | 3 |
Second Semester (SP)
Third Semester (FA)
| BIOB 170 | Principles of Biological Diversity | |
| BIOH 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | |
| CHMY 121 | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
| Humanities Option | 3 |
Fourth Semester (SP)
ENSC 105
| | 4 |
| COMX 111 | Public Speaking | |
| PSYX 100 | Introduction to Psychology | |
STATS 216
| | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
Program Learning Outcomes:
**For specific Learning Outcomes, see Associate of Art and Associate of Science Degree General Education