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PVCC 2021-2022 College Catalog 
    
PVCC 2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical and Natural Sciences, Biotechnology Specialization (AS)


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Associate of Science Degree
Code: 880-06
Transfer Program


Purpose: The associate of science in physical and natural sciences degree is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in a scientific discipline.

Program Requirements: The major emphasis in this curriculum is on mathematics, the biological sciences, and the physical sciences. However, the curriculum also includes electives in humanities and social sciences so that the student can select the appropriate courses for his or her pre-professional or scientific program as required in the first two years of the prospective four-year college or university degree. Students must become knowledgeable about the requirements of the major departments in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also consult with their academic advisor. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be awarded the associate of science degree in physical and natural sciences.

Graduation Requirement: 1. Students entering all degree programs are required to take one Writing Intensive Course (WIC), which has a prerequisite of ENG 111  and ENG 112 , in order to graduate. Approved Writing Intensive Courses are specified with a “WI” section designation. 2. Beginning in Fall 2020, students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement course to graduate.

Total minimum credits: 63


Mathematics: Check with intended transfer institution to ensure that the appropriate math courses and sequencing are selected.

A list of courses that fulfills the requirements for History, Humanities and Social Science Electives can be found on the Transfer Course Electives  page. To meet the humanities elective requirement for this program, no more than one introductory foreign language course (101 or 102 level) may be used. Introductory 101 or 102 level foreign language courses will not meet the humanities elective requirement for this program.

 

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