Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 College Catalog

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 Learning 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 LIFE 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, 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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