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Natural Science

Associate Degree

The Natural Science degree is a two-year program designed primarily for part-time students who are already working in a science industry (such as pharmaceuticals) and would like to move into a more science-related job. The program is essentially the first two years towards obtaining a bachelor degree in biology.

Graduates of this program are able to apply directly for positions as technicians. However, many local industries offer employee incentives for continuing education, even specifying a sequence of courses required before an employee can upgrade to a specific science department. Many students transfer into the four-year program after achieving an associate degree.

Curriculum Information

MAJOR

 

Biology - 8 credits

BIO 203           

General Biology I 3 credits
BIO 203L General Biology I Lab 1 credit
BIO 204      General Biology II 3 credits
BIO 204L General Biology II Lab 1 credit
Chemistry - 16 credits  
CHM 151      Principles of Chemistry  I 3 credits
CHM 151L Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 credit
CHM 152          Principles of Chemistry II 3 credits
CHM 152L Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 credit
CHM 203   Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
CHM 203L Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 credit
CHM 204   Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
CHM 204L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 credit

 Science Electives - 7 - 8 credits

Select only two science electives from the courses listed below.

Science Electives:

BIO 107/107L Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab 3-4 credits
BIO 108/108L Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab 3-4 credits
BIO 302/302L Vertibrate Anatomy/Lab 3-4 credits
BIO 305/305L Biology of Microorganisms/Lab 3-4 credits
BIO 315 Ecology 3 credits
BIO 402/402L Molecular Biology of the Cell/Lab 3-4 credits
BIO 410 Genetics 3 credits
BIO 415/415L Developmental Biology/Lab 3-4 credits
CHM 401/401L Biochemistry/Lab 3-4 credits
PHY 241/241L General Physics I/Lab 3-4 credits
PHY 242/242L General Physics II/Lab 3-4 credits

General Education and Core Curriculum* – 31-32 credits  

  1. Skills for Exploring – 6 credits
  2. Exploring Society and Global Diversity – 6 credits
  3. Exploring the Natural World, Mathematics and Technology – 7 credits
  4. Exploring the Spiritual World – 6 credits
  5. Exploring the Arts and Imagination – 3 credits for BS

 

Open Electives – 3-4 credits

 

* Please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@gmc.edu or call 1-800-DIAL-GMC for specific general education course requirements.

Credit Requirement

A minimum of 62 credits is required for this degree.

 

Grade Requirement

The minimum passing grade within the concentration is C (a grade of C- is not acceptable).