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A.A.S. in General Science

The Associate in Applied Science in General Science Program is a two-year Program, designed to prepare students for employment as a technician in chemical and allied industries, in hospitals, and in environment labs, or to continue their education in such fields as chemistry, physics, medicine, or pharmacy, depending on the student’s course choice. The Program offers basic knowledge in science, and foundation level in mathematics, in addition to the liberal arts educational requirements.

Mission

The Mission of the Associate in Applied Science in General Science Program is to provide students with the basic theoretical and practical knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, through liberal arts education, preparing students for technical employment, or the pursuit of a degree program in related fields.

Educational Objectives

The purpose of the Associate in Applied Science in General Science is to:

1. Provide the basic laws and concepts of general science.
2. Provide the necessary laboratory techniques, as related to course works.
3. Develop mathematical skills needed for science courses.
4. Provide effective communication, and critical thinking, skills.
5. Provide the fundamental laws, and concepts, of their concentration fields.
6. Prepare students for successful integration into the job market.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates in the Associate in Applied Science in General Science will be able to:

1. Attain the basic concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics.
2. Identify and solve applied science problems.
3. Conduct experiments, understand laboratory practice guide-lines, as well as analyze, and interpret, data.
4. Develop an inquiry method of work.
5. Relate the learned skills to their environment.
6. Learn logical mathematical reasoning.
7. Practice team work.
8. Pursue higher education in related science fields, as well as be prepared for technical careers.

Students interested in the Associate in Applied Science in General Science Program must complete a minimum of 62 credits for Graduation, of which 31 credits are for the Major.

Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (11 credits)

Number	Course	Cr
ARA101	Arabic Essay and R. & W. I	3
ARA102	Arabic Essay and R. & W. II	3
PED2xx	Physical Education	1
HLT201	Basic Health	1
ENG202	Sophomore Rhetoric	3
	OR
ENG203	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3

Liberal Arts Electives (18 credits)

Arts (3 credits)

Number	Course	Cr
ART101	Introduction to Music and Art	3

Philosophy, Religion, and History (6 credits)

Number	Course	Cr
PHL101	Introduction to Philosophy	3

Sciences (6 credits)

Number	Course	Cr
MTH101	Calculus I	3
MTH102	Calculus II	3

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Major Core Requirements (31 credits)

Number	Course	Cr
BIO201	General Biology I	4
BIO202	General Biology II	4
CHM101	General Chemistry	4
CHM201	Chemical Principles	3
CHM202	Analytical Chemistr	3
CHM203	Qualitative Analysis	2
MTH201	Calculus III	3
PHY111	Mechanics	4
PHY201	Electricity& Magnetism	4

Free Electives (2 credits)