Student Pathway 2021−2022 Life Science AS
Life Science Associate in Science Degree
The students will be able to identify the phyla/ classes of organisms, their structures, and physiology. The students will know the human body macroscopically to the organ-system level and the microscopic/ histological level. The students will have hands-on experience and be able to work with the equipment in a health setting such as an EKG machine, otoscope, microscope, spectrophotometer, autoclave, etc. The students will have a basic understanding of aseptic transfer, microbiological techniques, and pathogenicity.
Program Contact: Dr. Ann Fallon, Dr. Rosa Alcazar, Dr. Robyn Nearn, Dr. Arla Hile, Dr. Jared Rutledge, Dr. Stephanie Coffman, Dr. Gizelle Hurtado | Program Counselor: Tasha Hutchings
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A or 1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CCC General Education – Area DI & Competence Requirement |
| Math 103 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 | CCC General Education – Area DII & Competence Requirement |
| Biology 5 or 25 | Human Biology or Anatomy/Physiology | 4 | Major Core – CCC General Education |
| Office Technology 10 | Medical Terminology | 3 | Biology faculty suggestion |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP) and discuss appropriate Biology courses to take based on major
- Math 103 is a the requirement for the AS degree but dependent on goals it’s possible to be placed in a higher level math course based on completion in high school; check with a Counselor
- Intermediate Algebra is a requirement to enroll in Chem 3A
- Check with counselor to determine the best general education pattern to follow and which science courses to take for desired major/career goal
- Utilize Tutorial Services
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry 3A | Introductory General Chemistry | 4 | Major Core |
| Biology 20 | Anatomy | 4 | Major Core |
| Communication 1 or 1H | Public Speaking | 3 | CCC General Education Area G |
| Information Systems 15 | Computer Concepts | 3 | Digital Literarcy |
| PE/Dance | Physical Education Course | 1 | CCC General Education Area E1 |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
- Chemistry course will be dependent on career goal
- Biology 20 can be taken over summer if a student prefers to not take two labs in one semester
- Utilize tutorial services
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology 22 | Physiology | 5 | Major Core |
| Political Science 2/2H or 110 | American Government | 3 | CCC General Education – Area F |
| Anthropology 1 | Biological Anthropology | 3 | CCC General Education – Area B |
| Elective | *Refer to List Below | 3 | See Counselor for Options |
| Semester Units: 14 | |||
Semester 4
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCC General Education – List C | - | 3 | - |
| Biology 31 | Microbiology | 5 | Major Core |
| Elective | *Refer to List Below | 3 | See Counselor for Options |
| Elective | *Refer to List Below | 3 | See Counselor for Options |
| Semester Units: 14 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
**Please Note – Both the CSU General Education Pattern or the IGETC Pattern will also meet the General Education Requirements for the Degree.
Nursing, Kinesiology Radiology Technology tracts - Other valuable elective courses:
- Anthropology 1 – Biological Anthropology
- Psychology 36 – Introduction to Biological Psychology
- Information Systems 15 – Computer Concepts
- Health 1 – Contemporary Health Issues
- Nutrition 35 or 40 – Nutrition and Health or Nutrition
- Geography 2 – Cultural Geography
- Geology 1 - Physical Geology
- Geology 9 – Introduction to Earth Science
- Philsophy 1C - Ethcis
- Spanish/ ASL
Things to Think About
- STEM Tutorial sessions
- Community Organizations: internships/scribe/job shadow/volunteer
- Join Pre-Professional Health Club/AMWA (American Medical Womens Association)
