Associate of Science in Natural Sciences
The Natural Science major focuses on providing students with a solid academic foundation, including such hands-on experience as lab work and field activities, to continue to a four-year science degree. The program offers rigorous courses in life and physical sciences, including biology, chemistry, and physics. Students learn about cells, atoms, and molecules to understand larger concepts and laws, such as the biological hierarchy and how macromolecules work or the laws of thermodynamics. They also develop a scientific understanding of present issues, including global warming and becoming better citizens.
Natural Sciences Curriculum Map
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 & LANG 157 |
Introduction to Academic English and Language Practicum |
4 |
| INST 150 | Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice | 3 |
| CSCI 110 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 140 | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 & LANG 158 |
College Writing and Language Practicum |
4 |
| SPAN 101A | Elementary Spanish 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology I and General Biology: Laboratory 2 |
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| General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory 2 |
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| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I 2 | 3 |
| CHEM 123 | General Chemistry Laboratory I 2 | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| INST 270 | Justice in a Pluralistic Society | 3 |
| BIBL 100 | Introducing Biblical Literature,Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Elementary Statistics 2 | ||
| Pre Calculus 2 | ||
| Calculus I 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Biology I and General Biology: Laboratory 2 |
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| General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory 2 |
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| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II 2,3 | 3 |
| CHEM 124 | General Chemistry Laboratory II 2 | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology 2 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology 2 | ||
| INST 161 | Heritage of Western Thought and Civilization - Modern | 3 |
| THEO 210 | Christian Spirituality | 3 |
| Select one Math or Science elective 5 | 3-4 | |
| Credit Hours | 12-13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-61 | |
- 1
Students may substitute more advanced courses if able to meet specific course prerequisites.
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Satisfies core requirement.
- 3
Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 121 General Chemistry I
- 4
Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 160 Calculus I
- 5
Consult advisor before selecting from available elective courses during the academic term.