Apr 09, 2026

2026-27 Academic Catalog

Science Degree, AS (880)

This is a G3-eligible program. Visit G3 programs at Laurel Ridge for more information.

Program Description/Purpose: Designed for persons interested in pre-professional scientific programs who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate or higher degree program with a major in one of the following fields: agriculture, astronomy, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, entomology, environmental science, forestry, genetics, geology, home economics, horticulture, marine biology, mathematics, meteorology, medicine, nuclear science, pre-pharmacy, physics, science education, veterinary medicine, wildlife biology or zoology.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will critically interpret scientific data in various formats.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in scientific problem-solving.
Students will recognize methods of inquiry that lead to scientific knowledge.
Students will identify scientific principles.

Please discuss your plan including elective selection with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.
Students who complete this degree will also complete and be awarded the Uniform Certificate of General Studies .

Science Degree Curriculum Requirements:

Student Development (1 cr)

SDV 100 - College Success Skills (Fall Spring Summer) 1 cr. or any approved SDV course

Written Communication (6 cr)

Arts & Humanities (3 cr)

Select one course

Literature (3 cr)

Select one course

Consult with your advisor regarding options for this specific course requirement.

Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 cr)

Select one course

Natural Science - Biology or Chemistry Sequence (8 cr)

Take either both Biology courses or both Chemistry courses listed

BIO 101 - General Biology I (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr. and
BIO 102 - General Biology II (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.
OR
CHM 111 - General Chemistry I (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr. and
CHM 112 - General Chemistry II (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.

Mathematics (6 cr)

Select two courses

Students who complete MTH 161 and MTH 162 should not also take MTH 167 .

History (3 cr)

Select one course

Communications (3 cr)

Select one course

Consult with your advisor regarding options for this specific course requirement.

Information Literacy (3 cr)

Select one course

Consult with your advisor regarding options for this specific course requirement.

Major Requirements (21 cr)

Select one option from each group below, for a total of at least 21 credits

Depending on the courses selected, an additional elective may be required to meet the 21 credit minimum for this requirement and the 60 credit minimum for the degree. Please speak with an advisor for assistance in selecting courses to complete this degree.

Natural Science - Physics or Chemistry

Complete one Physics or Chemistry sequence as listed

PHY 201 - General College Physics I (Fall Spring) 4 cr. AND
PHY 202 - General College Physics II (Fall Spring) 4 cr.
OR
PHY 241 - University Physics I (Fall Spring) 4 cr. AND
PHY 242 - University Physics II (Fall Spring) 4 cr.
OR
CHM 111 - General Chemistry I (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr. AND
CHM 112 - General Chemistry II (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.

Natural Science or Math I

Select one option

BIO 101 - General Biology I (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.
CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (Summer Only) 3 cr. and CHM 245 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Summer Only) 2 cr.
PHY 201 - General College Physics I (Fall Spring) 4 cr.
PHY 241 - University Physics I (Fall Spring) 4 cr.
MTH 263 - Calculus I (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr. or higher

Natural Science or Math II

Select one option

BIO 102 - General Biology II (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.
CHM 242 - Organic Chemistry II (Summer Only) 3 cr. and CHM 246 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Summer Only) 2 cr.
PHY 202 - General College Physics II (Fall Spring) 4 cr.
PHY 242 - University Physics II (Fall Spring) 4 cr.
MTH 264 - Calculus II (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr. or higher

Science Degree Elective

Select at least one option

If one course has been completed for each degree requirement above but total credits taken for the degree are lower than 60, an additional Science Degree Elective course must be taken to meet the 60-credit minimum for the degree.

BIO 150 - Microbiology for Health Science (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.
CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (Summer Only) 3 cr. and CHM 245 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Summer Only) 2 cr.
CHM 242 - Organic Chemistry II (Summer Only) 3 cr. and CHM 246 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Summer Only) 2 cr.
ENV 121 - Foundations of Environmental Science (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.
ENV 122 - Applications in Environmental Science (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.
GOL 105 - Physical Geology (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.
GOL 106 - Historical Geology (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.
MTH 245 - Statistics I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr. or higher
Foreign Language (ASL, FRE, LAT, SPA)

Program Total: 60 Credits

It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate course for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.

Suggested Scheduling:

First Five

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View sample part-time schedule

Sample schedules by area of interest:

Biology

View sample full-time Biology pathway including summers
View sample part-time Biology pathway

Chemistry

View sample full-time Chemistry pathway including summers
View sample part-time Chemistry pathway

Physics

View sample full-time Physics pathway including summers
View sample part-time Physics pathway