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Associate of Science
Associate of Science (Specific tracks include Pre-Engineering, Pre-Chemistry, Pre-Nursing and Pre-Health Professional)
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Type of Degree
Associate of Science
Specific tracks include:
Pre-Engineering, Pre-Chemistry, Pre-Nursing, and Pre-Health Professional
Intended for Transfer to University
Yes
Majors
Physics
Mathematics
Engineering
Biology
Biochemistry & Chemistry
Geology
Environmental Science, and Geology
Types of Jobs Available
Some popular options include an environmental, industrial or medical scientist, ecologist, software developer, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, and data scientist. Other examples include aerospace engineer, chemical engineer, and electrical engineer.
Associate of Science:
General Education: (55 Credit Hours)
CHM186 General Chemistry I (5 Credit Hours)
PHS251 General Physics I (5 Credit Hours)
BIO125 General Biology (5 Credit Hours)
CHM187 General Chemistry II (5 Credit Hours)
PHS252 Engineering Physics II (5 Credit Hours)
BIO160 General Biology II (5 Credit Hours)
MTH191 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I (5 Credit Hours)
MTH193 Analytical Geometry & Calculus II (5 Credit Hours)
MTH183 Trigonometry (3 Credit Hours)
BIO123 Environmental Science (4 Credit Hours)
CHM176 Fundamentals of Chemistry (5 Credit Hours)
MTH 181 Elementary Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
Total Required Credit Hours: 55