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2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]

Arts and Sciences Transfer, Science and Premedical Professional, Environmental Science Option, A.S.


Code: AS.SPM.ENVI

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60 credit hours.

About Biology Department

Purpose: Prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions offering Bachelor of Science degrees in various professional disciplines.

Range of Occupations

  • Entry into optometry, medical, dental, pharmaceutical and veterinary schools
  • Entry into astronomy, biology, chemistry, dietetics, horticulture, physics and environmental science areas.

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses


AACC faculty developed the following sequence of courses to encourage greater success in each student’s program of study.  This sequence incorporates all of the student’s admissions requirements for this degree and provides the student with essential notes to guide their success.  It is recommended that students view and save this as they plan courses for this degree.

 

Click Here to View, Save, or Print a PDF Copy of the Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses for this degree     

 

General Education Requirements: 33-36 credits


An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses  section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits


Biological and Physical Sciences: 8 credits


Computer Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies or Mathematics: 4 credits


Health/Fitness/Wellness: 3 credits


See General Education Health/Fitness/Wellness Requirements  for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3 credits


Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits


Program Requirements: 24-27 credits


Additional Requirements


Computer Competency Requirement


See Computing and Information Technology Competency Requirement  for a list of approved courses. Students may satisfy the computer competency requirement simultaneously with their computer technology requirement.

Diversity Requirement


Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the sophomore literature or health/fitness/wellness general education requirement. See Diversity Requirement  for a list of approved courses.

Related Educational Opportunities


Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings


Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

Transfer Agreements


Agreements may exist for this program of study. To access agreements, go to Transfer Services

Core Competencies


AACC offers quality degree programs that allow students to develop fundamental learning and life skills, called core competencies. For a full list of Core Competencies, click here.