Science - Associate in Science
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This degree program is intended for individuals who wish to pursue a career in science or a related field. Such fields include, but are not limited to, astronomy, biochemistry, biology, biophysics, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental geology, environmental science, forensics, forestry, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, home economics, marine biology, meteorology, mortuary science, nutrition (or dietetics), oceanography, optometry, pharmacy, physical education, physics or plant science. This program also is intended for those who wish to pursue medical, dental or veterinary degrees.
Note: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is usually required of individuals planning to work in science or a related area. Therefore, students should take the CCRI Associate in Science degree program with the expectation of transferring to a four-year college or university. The choice of which elective credits to select should be made in consultation with an advisor from one of the science departments in accordance with the transfer requirements of the four-year school. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Students should consult the transfer requirements of their intended school of transfer.
Biotechnology Transition Option: Biotechnology credits can be used toward the completion of the Science track leading to an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. The four-credit Cell Biology for Technology (BIOL 1000) is one of the suggested science courses. Eight of the Biotechnology certificate program credits (Orientation to Biotechnology (BIOL 1300) , Introduction to Biotechnology Laboratory Skills (BIOL 1310) and General Microbiology (BIOL 2480) ) would count as science credits and the remaining six credits could be used as elective credits. See the Biotechnology certificate program for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a factual knowledge base relevant to science.
- Display both written and oral communication skills using scientific terminology.
- Read, understand, and carry out laboratory protocols while using appropriate laboratory equipment with minimal supervision.
- Work in collaboration with other students in a scientific environment.
- Apply mathematical concepts to solving quantitative scientific problems while employing critical thinking and the scientific method.
- Demonstrate competency in the use of scientific techniques and technology/read, understand, and depict quantitative information in both tabular and graphic form.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this program, applicants must have a minimum level of math preparation in order to take and successfully complete College Algebra (MATH 1200) or (MATH 1200C) in the first semester.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| COMM 1010 | Communication Fundamentals^ (Work-based learning course) | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| MATH 1240 | Statistical Analysis I | 4 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 4 | |
| Pre-Calculus Mathematics | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Subtotal | 23 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Select two of the following sequences: | 16-18 | |
| Introductory Biology: Organismal and Introductory Biology: Cellular | ||
| Introductory Biology: Organismal and Cell Biology for Technology | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| Lab Science Elective | 4-5 | |
| Lab Science Elective | 4-5 | |
| Choose ONE of the following Applications in Science and Math courses: | 1 | |
| Applications in Science and Math^ (Work-based learning course) | ||
| Applications in Science and Math^ (Work-based learning course) | ||
| Applications in Science and Math^ (Work-based learning course) | ||
| Free Electives | All students are encouraged to consult the requirements of the intended transfer school to find out which electives will best suit their transfer needs. | 9-14 |
| Subtotal | 39-43 | |
| Total Hours | 62-66 | |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 4 | |
| Pre-Calculus Mathematics | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Select ONE of the following sequences: | 8-9 | |
| Introductory Biology: Organismal (and BIOL 1002 Introductory Biology: Cellular or BIOL 1000 Cell Biology for Technology) | ||
| General Chemistry I (and CHEM 1100 General Chemistry II) | ||
| General Physics I (and PHYS 1040 General Physics II) | ||
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MATH 1240 | Statistical Analysis I | 4 |
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Choose ONE of the following sequences: | 8-9 | |
| Introductory Biology: Organismal or Cell Biology for Technology |
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| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II |
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| General Physics I and General Physics II |
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| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| COMM 1010 | Communication Fundamentals^ (Work-based learning course) | 3 |
| Science Elective | 4-5 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Science Elective | 4-5 | |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 1 | |
| Applications in Science and Math^ (Work-based learning course) | ||
| Applications in Science and Math^ (Work-based learning course) | ||
| Applications in Science and Math^ (Work-based learning course) | ||
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Electives | 8 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Total Hours | 62-67 | |
Transfer
Please meet with an Academic Advisor/Student Success Coach if you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree. Your Academic Advisor will help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university.
Check out the Joint Admissions Agreement if you are interested in transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island. The JAA program offers seamless transfer to RIC or URI with additional benefits. Transfer information, events, and articulations are available on the Transfer Center website.