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Nov 21, 2024
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2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Life Sciences (AS)
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Division of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This program provides a solid foundation in biological sciences and liberal arts, which can translate into a number of exciting career opportunities. The program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year bachelor’s degree program in biology or pre-med.
Upon successful completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Life Sciences is awarded.
Program Outcomes
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Second Year: Semester 1
- CH 201 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I w/LAB 4 Credits
Physics Elective 4 Credits Social Science Elective 3 Credits Program Elective 3/4 Credits or Advanced Laboratory Science Elective 4 Credits Computer Science Elective 3/4 Credits
Program Notes
*In order to fulfill the Critical Thinking graduation competency, students must pass the Critical Thinking Challenge Exam or complete CT 100 Critical Thinking.
This program qualifies as an Alternative Transfer Agreement (MassTransfer) with select public institutions in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer.
Advanced Lab Science Electives:
Computer Science Requirement
Humanities Electives:
Art, Communications, English (EN 103 or higher), Film, Foreign Language, Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts
Mathematics Requirement:
MA 104 Pre-Calculus is the minimum standard for meeting the math requirement of the program. Students considering a career in medical sciences should take MA 200 Calculus I and MA 201 Calculus II.
Social Science Electives:
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Law, Psychology, Sociology
Graduation Competency
Quantitative skills is a MassBay graduation competency for associate degree programs. Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate this competency by completing a 100-level math course (not MAC); or placing into a 200-level mathematics course.
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