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Associate in Science |
Associate in Science degree - Life Science
Catalog 2012-2013
The associate in science degree with a major in life science is designed as a two-year program that offers a broad general education background and an introduction to the basic principles of biology and the supporting knowledge of chemistry needed to fully understand and appreciate biology. Furthermore, courses in three categories of life science are offered from which students select a minimum of twelve units. These categories emphasize I: Health science, II: Field sciences and III: Cellular and molecular biology.
The associate degree in life science is not designed to transfer as major preparation for a baccalaureate degree. DVC life science students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that other major preparation courses in math, chemistry, physics and other transfer requirements at the four-year institutions of their choice are met. Students who intend to transfer are advised to select either General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU GE). General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for students who do not intend to transfer.
To earn an associate in science degree with a major in life science, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and complete all DVC graduation requirements as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and other graduation requirements; however, the units are only counted once.
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Major requirements |
Units |
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Complete at least 4 units from: |
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BIOSC 102 |
Fundamentals of Biological Science with Laboratory |
4 |
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BIOSC 117 |
Human Biology with Laboratory |
4 |
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Or both |
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BIOSC 130 |
Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology |
5 |
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and |
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BIOSC 131 |
Principles of Organismal Biology, Evolution and Ecology |
5 |
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Complete at least 4 units from: |
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CHEM 109 |
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry |
4 |
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CHEM 120 |
General College Chemistry I |
5 |
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Plus at least 12 units from the following areas of specialization; with at least 3 units from each area. |
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Health: |
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BIOSC 120 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
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BIOSC 139 |
Human Anatomy |
5 |
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BIOSC 140 |
Human Physiology |
5 |
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NUTRI 160 |
Nutrition: Science and Applications |
3 |
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Field Studies: |
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BIOSC 126 |
Nature Study and Conservation |
4 |
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BIOSC 131 |
Principles of Organismal Biology, Evolution and Ecology |
5 |
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BIOSC 161 |
Fundamentals of Marine Biology |
3 |
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BIOSC 162 |
Fundamentals of Marine Biology with Laboratory |
4 |
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BIOSC 170 |
Environmental Science |
3 |
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BIOSC 171 |
Environmental Science with Laboratory |
4 |
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BIOSC 205 |
Fundamentals of Plant Biology |
4 |
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HORT 148L |
California Native Plants Laboratory |
1 |
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OCEAN 101 |
Fundamentals of Oceanography |
3 |
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OCEAN 102 |
Fundamentals of Oceanography with Laboratory |
4 |
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Cellular Biology: |
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BIOSC 107 |
Genetics and Evolution |
4 |
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BIOSC 119 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
4 |
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BIOSC 130 |
Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology |
5 |
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BIOSC 146 |
Principles of Microbiology |
5 |
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Total minimum required units |
20 |
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Program-level SLOs. Associate in science degree in Life Science [ (Datatel code AS.LS.D)]
#1. understand and apply the scientific method of inquiry.
#2. explain, illustrate and analyze chemical bonds and reactions.
#3. discuss the mechanisms and evidence for the theory of evolution.
#4. understand the molecular aspects of genetics (Cellular Biology emphasis)
#5. discuss interactions of organisms in communities (Field Studies emphasis)
#6. demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the human body (Health emphasis).
SLOs updated May 22, 2013 9:45:12 AM
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