Associate of Science
This Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree option has been designed to be a transfer plan of study to four-year MUS institutions offering a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS). In addition to the completion of general education requirements this plan of study offers students the opportunity to complete 100 and 200 level science course requirements leading to the acceptance to upper division biology programs in the Montana University System (MUS) and completion of a BS.
General Education requirements 40-42 credits.
| Categories | Courses | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Arts | College Writing I | 3 |
| College Writing II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | College Algebra | 3 |
| Science: Physical & Biological (One lab science required) | Principles of Biological Diversity | 4 |
| Introduction to General Chemistry | 4 | |
| Social Science/Human Behavior | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Diversity | 3 | |
| Humanities and the Arts | 3 | |
| 3 | ||
| Cheyenne Studies | Cheyenne Language I | 4 |
| 3 | ||
| Computer Applications | 3 |
| Program of Study | Cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| MA 255 | Statistical Methods | 4 |
| SC 157 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| SC 159 | Our Physical World | 4 |
| SC 161 | Principles of Living Systems | 4 |
| SC 172 | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| SC 266 | Introduction to Microbiology | 4 |
| Suggested Additional Coursework: Pre-Calculus, College Chemistry, Botany, Calculus | ||
| Total Program Credits | 66 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to communicate orally and in writing using the language associated with science with a biological emphasis.
- Students will possess the foundational knowledge required for upper level course work.
- As a result of the laboratory requirements students will be able to use the equipment necessary for laboratory work.
- Students will have developed the necessary academic skills required for successful completion of a BS program.