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Science (880) |
Associate of Science: Science |
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Science prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in science leading to careers in fields such as biology, chemistry, dental hygiene, forestry, general science, geophysical science, mathematics, medical technology, nuclear medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and physics. The program also prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate degrees leading to advanced studies in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.
Courses required for the Science degree are available on all four campuses. |
2024-2025 |
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Chesapeake,Norfolk,Portsmouth,Virginia Beach |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I
| 3 | None | None |
✦,✫MTH 161 |
PreCalculus I
| 3 | MDE 60 or placement | None or MDE 61 with placement |
SDV 100 |
College Success Skills (or SDV 101)
| 1 | None | None |
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Humanities Elective 7
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✦,✫___________ |
Science with Lab Elective 1
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Semester Total: 14 |
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ENG 112 | College Composition II
| 3 | ENG 111 | None |
MTH 162 | PreCalculus II
| 3 | MTH 161 or MTH 163 with a grade of C or better, or placement | None |
___________ | Health/Physical Education Elective 5
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___________ | History Elective 3
| 3 | Eligible to enroll in ENG 111 | |
✦,✫___________ | Science with Lab Elective 1
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Semester Total: 15 |
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CST 100 | Principles of Public Speaking 2
| 3 | None | None |
___________ | Approved Elective 4
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___________ | Approved Elective 4
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___________ | History Elective 3
| 3 | Eligible to enroll in ENG 111 | |
✦,✫___________ | Science with Lab Elective 1
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Semester Total: 17 |
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___________ | Approved Elective 4
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___________ | Humanities Elective 7
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✦,✫___________ | Science with Lab Elective 1
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___________ | Social Science Elective 6
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Semester Total: 14 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 60
1Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Sequenced lab courses are required in natural and physical sciences. ENV 121-122 and BIO 106 are not acceptable courses for this program. |
2Students may substitute CST 110 for CST 100. Consult transfer institution to ensure that the substitution is appropriate for intended transfer program. |
3Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, or 122. |
4Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
Curriculum Options/Recommendations: Course requirements differ from college to college and major to major. Students should consult a transfer counselor or academic advisor to plan a course of study and investigate the requirements of transfer institutions before choosing mathematics courses, laboratory sciences, and electives.
Biology/Pharmacy/Forestry/General Science: Students should take MTH 161-162 and take a third laboratory science that is appropriate to their curriculum for the approved elective credits. Some colleges and universities require calculus for their biology and pharmacy majors. Students should check college catalogs and transfer guides to determine mathematics and laboratory science requirements.
Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysical Sciences: Students should take MTH 263, 264, 265, and 267 to ensure junior-level status at the transfer institution. Mathematics requirements are quite varied at transfer institutions. Students should examine the catalog requirements of the senior institutions to which they intend to transfer.
Preparation for Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Studies: Students should take MTH 161-162 and at least one semester of calculus (MTH 263). Biology (BIO 101-102), Chemistry (CHM 111-112), Organic Chemistry (CHM 241-242), and Physics (PHY 201-202) are the introductory level laboratory sciences generally completed at the freshman/sophomore level.
Health Science Majors (Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Nuclear Medicine, and Medical Technology): Students should complete MTH 161 and MTH 245 for most baccalaureate health science majors. Students should check college catalogs and transfer guides to determine appropriate mathematics and laboratory science requirements. A waiver/substitution may be needed in order to substitute MTH 245 for MTH 162.
Preparation for Engineering: Students should take SDV 101 (Orientation to Engineering and Technologies), Mathematics (MTH 161, 162, and 263), Chemistry (CHM 111 and 112), and Physics (PHY 241 and 242). Students having completed prerequisites for ENG 111 and MTH 263 should contact a counselor, faculty advisor, or Engineering Division Office for admission to the Engineering Program.
Preparation for Computer Science: Upon completing the prerequisite courses for ENG 111 and MTH 263, students should contact a counselor, faculty advisor, or the IT and Business Division Office for admission into TCC’s Computer Science specialization. |
5Students may select any DIT, HLT or PED (activity) course to satisfy this requirement. |
6Students may select any Social Science elective under General Education Core Requirements, except for a History Course. Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
7Students may select from eligible Humanities courses identified under . To satisfy the Humanities requirement, courses must be selected from two of the three categories: Artistic Expression; Literature and Creative Writing; or Human Culture. Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
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✦ Gateway Course - A course that serves as an introduction to the program and is typically offered early in the program. |
✫ Critical Course - A course faculty have identified as one that students should complete successfully, with a high level of understanding and comprehension, to progress in the program. |
❖ Milestone Course - Key intervals of program completion, if applicable. |
✴ Experiential Learning - A course where students can expect hands-on experiences and/or practical exposure opportunities which could be in or out of the classroom. |
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