General Science emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in General Science will be able to:

  • Describe and explain chemical, physical, and/or geological phenomena using scientific terminology, concepts, methods, and equipment.

  • Communicate scientific ideas in oral, written, graphical, and pictorial form.

  • Apply scientific principles using the appropriate problem solving techniques.

  • Read, interpret, and safely perform laboratory procedures using the appropriate techniques and instrumentation.

  • Collect and analyze laboratory data, arrive at reasonable conclusions, and write comprehensive laboratory reports.

  • Relate scientific knowledge to societal issues.

  • Participate as an effective member of a team.

Requirements

General Education Requirements: 43

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.

Program Requirements: 47-48

The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.

First Year

Fall Term

BI 211Principles of Biology

4

CH 221General Chemistry

5

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

WR 121English Composition

3

BI 211, PE 231 and WR 121 satisfy general education requirements.

CH 221 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Winter Term

BI 212Principles of Biology

4

CH 222General Chemistry

5

COMM 111Public Speaking

3

MTH 112Trigonometry

5

COMM 111 satisfies a general education requirement.

CH 222, MTH 112 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Spring Term

BI 213Principles of Biology

4

CH 223General Chemistry

5

MTH 241Calculus For Bio/Mgmnt/Soc Sci

4

or

MTH 251Differential Calculus

5

Second Year

Fall Term

CH 241Organic Chemistry

4

or

G 201Physical Geology I

4

Literature & the Arts

3

PH 201General Physics

5

or

PH 211General Physics With Calculus

5

WR 227Technical Writing

3

WR 227 satisfies a general education requirement.

Winter Term

CH 242Organic Chemistry

4

or

G 202Physical Geology II

4

PH 202General Physics

5

or

PH 212General Physics With Calculus

5

Difference Power & Discrimination

3

Social Processes & Institutions

3

Spring Term

CH 243Organic Chemistry

4

or

G 203Historical Geology

4

PH 203General Physics

5

or

PH 213General Physics With Calculus

5

Cultural Diversity

3

Western Culture

3

Total Credit Hours: 90-91


The CH 221CH 222CH 223 sequence will meet the CH 231 (261), 232 (262), and 233 (263) requirement at OSU. TheCH 241CH 242CH 243 sequence will meet the CH 331, 332, 337 or the CH 334, 335, 336, 361 requirement at OSU, but will transfer in as lower division. In addition, students who have passed the entire organic chemistry sequence at LBCC with a grade of “C” or better may receive upper division (300 level) credit at OSU with an acceptable score on the ACS national exam. For further details, see:http://www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/undergrad/advising/organicchemistrytransfer.htm.