General Studies: Science (AS)

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Division of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This program offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of interests and choices while completing a broad background of study through our core science and advanced technology competencies.

Upon successful completion, the Associate in Science Degree in General Studies is awarded.

First Year: Semester 1

CS 100 COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Credits
CT 100 CRITICAL THINKING 3 Credits
EN 101 FRESHMAN ENGLISH I 3 Credits
PS 150 CAREER/LIFE PLANNING 3 Credits
Laboratory Science Sequence 4
or
Math Sequence 4

credits: 16

First Year: Semester 2

EN 102 FRESHMAN ENGLISH II 3 Credits
Humanities Elective 3
Laboratory Science Sequence 4
or
Math Sequence 4
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3

credits: 19

Second Year: Semester 1

Math/Science Elective 3/4
Social Science Elective 3
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3

credits: 15/16

Second Year: Semester 2

Humanities Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3

credits: 15

Total Credits: 65/66

Program Notes

Competency in mathematics is a MassBay graduation requirement. Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate competency at 100-level math. This may be accomplished by an appropriate placement test score or completion of a 100-level mathematics course or higher, except mathematics courses with a MAC prefix.

This program qualifies for MassTransfer with select public institutions in Massachusetts. Student should use course equivalencies for program electives. For more information, visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer.

Laboratory Science Sequence:

BI 101 GENERAL BIOLOGY I w/LAB 4 Credits
and
BI 102 GENERAL BIOLOGY II w/LAB 4 Credits
or
BI 110 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I w/LAB 4 Credits
and
BI 120 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II w/LAB 4 Credits
or
BI 215 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I w/LAB 4 Credits
and
BI 217 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II w/LAB 4 Credits
or
CH 101 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I w/LAB 4 Credits
and
CH 102 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II w/LAB 4 Credits
or
CH 110 PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I w/LAB 4 Credits
and
CH 120 PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II w/LAB 4 Credits
or
EV 103 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES I 4 Credits
and
EV 104 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES II 4 Credits
or
PY 101 COLLEGE PHYSICS I w/LAB 4 Credits
and
PY 102 COLLEGE PHYSICS II w/LAB 4 Credits
or
PY 103 ENGINEERING PHYSICS I w/LAB 4 Credits
and
PY 104 ENGINEERING PHYSICS II w/LAB 4 Credits
or
SC 102 INTEGRATED SCIENCE I 4 Credits
and
SC 103 INTEGRATED SCIENCE II 4 Credits

Math Sequence:

MA 200 CALCULUS I 4 Credits
MA 201 CALCULUS II 4 Credits

Humanities Electives:

Art, Communications, Film, Foreign Language, Humanities, Music, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts

Math/Science Electives:

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Nutrition (NS 101 ) Environmental Science, Integrated Science, 100-Level Mathematics or higher (not MAC), Meteorology, Physics

Social Science Electives:

Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Law and Society (LA 230 ), Psychology, Sociology

Program Electives:

Any college-level courses offered at the College.

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