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.

Program Outcomes

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First Year: Semester 1

Computer Science Elective 3/4 Credits
CT 100 CRITICAL THINKING 3 Credits.
EN 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 Credits.
PS 150 SELF-ASSESSMENT AND CAREER PLANNING 3 Credits.
Laboratory Science Sequence 4

credits: 16/17

First Year: Semester 2

EN 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3 Credits.
Humanities Elective 3
Laboratory Science Sequence 4
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3

credits: 16

Second Year: Semester 1

Math 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: 62/64

Program Notes

*Students who intend to transfer to a Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science should take the BI 110, BI 120 and CH 110, CH 120 sequences.

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.

Computer Science Elective

CS 100 Computers and Technology or higher

Laboratory Science Sequence:

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

Humanities Electives:

Art, Communications, English (EN 103 or higher), ESL (ES 100 or higher, up to 6 credits), Film, Foreign Language, Humanities, Music, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts

Math Elective

100-level mathematics course or higher (not MAC)

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

Program Electives:

Any college-level courses offered at the College.

Social Science Electives:

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