Science, AS

Program Description

Science is the systematic study of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the application of predictive models. The interdisciplinary nature of science requires the student to have a broad exposure to biological sciences, chemistry, and physics in order to connect the concepts learned in a chosen discipline to the greater whole of science.

This program provides the opportunity for knowledge and skill development in preparatory coursework necessary for the student considering a career in biology, chemistry, physics, other physical sciences, or health sciences, including medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy.

Upon successful completion of the program the student will be able to:

  1. Transfer to a four-year institution of their choice to continue their studies in the life or physical sciences, or continue preparation for a professional program in the health sciences.
  2. Demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of Science by integrating knowledge of chemistry, Physics, biology, and other disciplines to solve a wide variety of problems.
  3. Apply the process of science by demonstrating laboratory skills that allow for the safe planning and performance of experiments and the interpretation of results
  4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate Scientific information effectively in both oral and written formats to diverse audiences
  5. Demonstrate the ability to use quantitative reasoning through the application of technological and computational skills to locate, process, and communicate scientific information
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and societal dimensions of the sciences, and put into practice the expectations for appropriate conduct both as professional and as a member of society at large.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1) 3 credits
Writing Level II (WR2) 3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) 3 credits
Student must complete six (6) credits of General Education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, ARTS/HUM/SOC 6 credits
LSCI (in program)
MATH (in program)
ORAL (in program)
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 1010General Biology I

4 credits

CHEM 1020General Chemistry I

4 credits

COMM 2010Public Speaking

3 credits

 

PHYS 1110General Physics I

4 credits

OR

PHYS 1310College Physics I

4 credits

Program Electives

Student must choose twenty-nine (29) credits from the following courses:

Course NumberTitleCredits
ASTR 1050Survey of Astronomy

4 credits

ATSC 2000Introduction to Meteorology

4 credits

ATSC 2110Introduction to Climatology

4 credits

BIOL 1080Intro to Environmental Science

4 credits

BIOL 2020General Biology II

4 credits

CHEM 1021Chemical Problem Solving I

1 credits

CHEM 1030General Chemistry II

4 credits

CHEM 1031Chemical Problem Solving II

1 credits

CHEM 2230Quantitative Analysis

4 credits

 

CHEM 2300Intro to Organic Chemistry

4 credits

OR

CHEM 2420Organic Chemistry I

4 credits

 

CHEM 2440Organic Chemistry II

4 credits

 

COSC 1010Intro to Computer Science I

4 credits

OR

ES 1060Intro to Engineering Problem Solving

3 credits

 

GEOL 1100Physical Geology

4 credits

GEOL 1470Environmental Geology

4 credits

HLTK 1200Medical Terminology

3 credits

MATH 1400College Algebra

4 credits

MATH 1405Trigonometry

3 credits

MATH 2200Calculus I

5 credits

MATH 2205Calculus II

5 credits

MATH 2210Calculus III

5 credits

MATH 2250Elementary Linear Algebra

3 credits

MATH 2310Applied Differential Equations

3 credits

MOLB 2210General Microbiology

4 credits

 

PHYS 1120General Physics II

4 credits

OR

PHYS 1320College Physics II

4 credits

 

PSYC 1000General Psychology

4 credits

SOC 1000Sociological Principles

3 credits

STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics

4 credits

ZOO 2015Human Anatomy

4 credits

ZOO 2025Human Physiology

4 credits

ZOO 2140Cadaver Anatomy

2 credits

Total Credit Hours: 60