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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 College 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 .
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), ESL (ES 100 or higher, up to 6 credits), 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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