Courses & Requirements
The associate in applied science degree program in Laboratory Science is designed to build the essential skills and knowledge required for entry level employment and/or transfer to a four-year college or university. The curriculum allows students with minimal science and mathematics backgrounds to enter the program and develop the skills needed to successfully complete upper level science courses. In the second year coursework, students will utilize state of the art equipment and participate in an externship. Program science courses must be completed within (5) years prior to the start date of the program to count towards completing the program. The three program focus areas are: Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, and Chemical Analysis. A minimum of 62 credit hours are required for graduation.
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| CHM121 General Chemistry I | 4 | Co-requisite MAT120 or higher
Prerequisite: CHM111 OR SCI105 |
| CHM201 Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry | 4 | Prerequisite: CHM121 minimum Grade of C and SCI106 OR BIO220 with a C or better |
| CHM203 Instrumental Analysis | 4 | Prerequisite MAT120 or higher, Minimum grade of C and SCI106 or CHM122 with C or better, CIS110 or higher |
| CIS110 Computer Applications | 3 | |
| ENG101 English Composition I | 3 | |
| MAT125 Statistics | 4 | Prerequisite MAT120 or higher with C or better |
| SCI100 Basic Lab Calculations | 1 | |
| SCI103 Success in Science Seminar | 1 | |
| SCI104 Topics in Laboratory Science | 3 | |
| SCI105 Integrated Science I | 4 | Co-requisite SCI100 |
| SCI106 Integrated Science II | 4 | Prerequisite SCI105 with C or better |
| SCI281 Research Experience Laboratory | Co-requisite— choose one of the following:CHM280 or ERS280 or BIO280
Prerequisite: CHM201, CHM203 and ENG101 with a C or better |
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| SCI291 Externship in Laboratory Science I or SCI292 Externship in Laboratory Science II |
3 | Prerequisite for SCI291: CHM201 CHM203 and SC104 with a C or better;
Co-requisite for SCI291: SCI281 |
| 6 | Prerequisite for SCI292: CHM201 CHM203 and SC104 with a C or better;
Co-requisite for SCI292: SCI281 |
Choose one of the concentrations below:
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| CHM280 Research Seminar in Analytical Chemistry | 1 | Co-requisite SCI281 or higher Prerequisite CHM203 and ENG101 |
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| BIO280 Research Seminar in Biotechnology | 1 | Co-requisite SCI281 or higher Prerequisite CHM203 and ENG101 |
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| ERS280 Research Seminar in Environmental Sciences | 1 | Co-requisite SCI281 or higher Prerequisite CHM203 and ENG101 |
AND complete all electives
| Courses | Credits | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Math Elective | 3/4 | MAT120 or higher required |
| General Education Elective | 3 | Recommended Social Science Elective |
| General Education Elective | 3 | Recommended Humanities Elective Recommend ENG102 for students planning to transfer. |
| General Education Elective | 3 | Recommended Humanities Elective |
| Science Elective | 4 | Recommended: BIO215 or BIO220 or BIO230 or ERS125 |
