Life Science, A.S.

The Art of Language and Ideas: 9 Credit Hours

• ENGL - 101 Writing and Research Credits: 3
• ENGL - 102 Introduction to Literary Genres Credits: 3

The Language and History of Fine Arts: 3 Credit Hours

Select one from the following:

• ART - 201 Art History Survey Credits: 3
• ART - 202 Art History Survey Credits: 3
• ART - 231 Art Appreciation Credits: 3
• MUS - 103 Music Appreciation Credits: 3
• THEA - 201 Theatre: A Contemporary and Historical Introduction Credits: 3

The Human Experience: 3 Credit Hours

Select one from the following:

• PHIL - 101 Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• PHIL - 203 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
• PSY - 201 General Psychology Credits: 3
• PSY - 202 General Psychology Credits: 3
• PSY - 210
• PSY - 250 Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
• PSY - 260 Psychology of Personality Theories Credits: 3
• PSY - 291 Psychology of Adjustment Credits: 3
• PSY - 292 Stress Management Credits: 3
• PSY - 295 Human Sexuality Credits: 3
• REL - 201 Introduction to Religion Credits: 3
• REL - 209 Comparative Religion Credits: 3
• REL - 210 Social History of Christianity Credits: 3
• SOC - 201 General Sociology Credits: 3
• SOC - 204 Social Problems Credits: 3
• SOC - 250 Criminology Credits: 3
• SOC - 253 Marriage and the Family Credits: 3

U.S. and World Cultures: 3 Credit Hours

Select one from the following:

• ECON - 201 Principles of Economics (Macro) Credits: 3
• ECON - 202 Principles of Economics (Micro) Credits: 3
• GEO - 101 Major World Regions Credits: 3
• GEO - 103 Cultural Geography Credits: 3
• GOVT - 201 American Government and Politics Credits: 3
• GOVT - 202 The United States in World Affairs Credits: 3
• GOVT - 203 Comparative Government and Politics Credits: 3
• HIST - 101 Western Civilization to 1715 Credits: 3
• HIST - 102 Western Civilization since 1715 Credits: 3
• HIST - 201 American History to 1865 Credits: 3
• HIST - 202 American History since 1865 Credits: 3
• HIST - 240 Nazi Germany Credits: 3
• HIST - 250 Modern America: U.S. History Since 1945 Credits: 3
• HIST - 270 The History of Modern Britain Credits: 3
• HIST - 276 The Vietnam War Credits: 3
• REL - 209 Comparative Religion Credits: 3
• REL - 210 Social History of Christianity Credits: 3
• REL - 219 History and Religion of Israel Credits: 3
• REL - 220 New Testament World Credits: 3
• REL - 254 Religion in Contemporary America Credits: 3

Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning: 6-7 Credit Hours

(Students should check with transfer institution to determine specific requirements)

• MATH - 217 Introductory Statistics Credits: 3

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• MATH - 200 Calculus for Business and Social Science Credits: 3

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• MATH - 251 Calculus I Credits: 4

Investigation of the Natural World: 24 Credit Hours

Biology take CHEM 230 -CHEM 231  Forensic Science take PHYS 101 -PHYS 202  Pre-Medicine, Dental, Pharmacy all four sequences recommended

• BIO - 151 Biological Science Credits: 4
• BIO - 152 Biological Science Credits: 4
• CHEM - 101 General Chemistry (Lecture) Credits: 3
• CHEM - 102 General Chemistry (Lecture) Credits: 3

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• CHEM - 230 Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
• CHEM - 231 Organic Chemistry Credits: 4

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• PHYS - 101 College Physics Credits: 4
• PHYS - 102 College Physics Credits: 4

Computer Proficiency: 3 Credit Hours

Select one from the following:

• CSCI - 202 Computer Applications I Credits: 3
• CSCI - 203 Computer Applications II Credits: 3
• CSCI - 221 Programming for Computer Science & Engineering Majors I Credits: 4
• CSCI - 222 Programming for Computer Science & Engineering Majors II Credits: 4
• Pass the Computer Proficiency Assessment

Electives: 8-12 Credit Hours

BIO 211  & BIO 218  recommended for Biology track. MATH 252  recommended for Forensic Chemistry track. Pre- Pharmacy one additional Math course. (No more than two additional PE credit hours may be taken for elective credit.)

Total Credit Hours 60