Dec 04, 2024  
PVCC 2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
PVCC 2024-2025 College Catalog

Physical and Natural Sciences, Biotechnology Major (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. The najor in biotechnology has been designed to provide the science major with additional knowledge and skills required transfer to biology or biotechnology degree programs at four-year institutions or to be employed in an entry-level position in a research laboratory.

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 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.

Program Requirements:  Students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement (CE) course to graduate.

Transfer Information: PVCC has guaranteed transfer agreements with top colleges and universities that guarantee admission to PVCC graduates who meet specific academic transfer criteria.

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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