Programs

Associate in Science Track I: Biological, Environmental/ Resources, Chemistry, Earth Sciences

90 Applicable College Level Quarter Credits

Download the completion worksheet for this degree [PDF]

Important Notes and Conditions

  • A course cannot be credited toward more than one distribution or skill area.
  • The bolded numbers below are shared (cross listed) courses with other departments. These courses can count only once for credit [Example: AMST 160 is the same as POLS 160 and may only count as an AMST or POLS]. Consult course catalog or meet with an advisor.
  • ā€œPā€ grade is only allowed in elective area. Check with your intended transfer university for minimum grade requirements
  • Universities may have other specific admission requirements in addition to those of the transfer degree.
  • Students in transfer degree programs should follow current degree requirements to ensure their transferability to four-year baccalaureate colleges or universities.

Written Communication: 5 credits

Complete one from the following:

  • English 101Renamed or Renumbered Course 201, 235Renamed or Renumbered Course, 271, 272 or Communication Studies 141Renamed or Renumbered Course

Quantitative (Mathematics): 10 credits

Choose two from the following:

  • Mathematics 151Renamed or Renumbered Course, 152Renamed or Renumbered Course, 153Renamed or Renumbered Course 208, 238, 254Renamed or Renumbered Course

Humanities and Social Sciences: 15 credits

Minimum 5 credits each in the Humanities and Social Sciences area plus 5 additional credits in either area (for a total of 15 credits).

Maximum 5 credits can be a performance/skills course (indicated by *)

Humanities:

  • American Studies 101, 102, 103, 115Renamed or Renumbered Course, 150, 160, 180, 200, 260, 285, 286, 287, 288
  • Anthropology 208Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Art 101, 103, 105, 110*, 111*, 112*, 120*, 121*, 150*, 151*, 153*, 201, 202, 203, 205, 221*, 222*, 225, 240*, 242*, 252*, 253*, 260*, 261*, 280*
  • Communication Studies 101Renamed or Renumbered Course, 103Renamed or Renumbered Course, 104Renamed or Renumbered Course, 112Renamed or Renumbered Course, 115Renamed or Renumbered Course, 119Renamed or Renumbered Course, 120Renamed or Renumbered Course, 121Renamed or Renumbered Course, 131Renamed or Renumbered Course, 132Renamed or Renumbered Course, 133Renamed or Renumbered Course, 134Renamed or Renumbered Course, 136Renamed or Renumbered Course, 138Renamed or Renumbered Course, 143Renamed or Renumbered Course, 144Renamed or Renumbered Course, 145Renamed or Renumbered Course, 146Renamed or Renumbered Course, 161Renamed or Renumbered Course, 163Renamed or Renumbered Course, 201Renamed or Renumbered Course, 202Renamed or Renumbered Course, 210Renamed or Renumbered Course, 216Renamed or Renumbered Course, 220Renamed or Renumbered Course, 240Renamed or Renumbered Course, 241Renamed or Renumbered Course, 260Renamed or Renumbered Course, 261Renamed or Renumbered Course, 280Renamed or Renumbered Course, 285Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Dance 130*, 131*, 140*, 141*, 151*, 152*, 201*, 202*, 203*
  • Drama 101Renamed or Renumbered Course, 151*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 152*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 153*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 161*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 200Renamed or Renumbered Course, 206*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 210Renamed or Renumbered Course, 212Renamed or Renumbered Course, 215*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 224Renamed or Renumbered Course, 230*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 251*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 252*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 253*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 280*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 281*Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • English 111Renamed or Renumbered Course, 112Renamed or Renumbered Course, 113Renamed or Renumbered Course, 114Renamed or Renumbered Course, 115Renamed or Renumbered Course, 131, 210, 215, 219, 220, 221, 223, 224Renamed or Renumbered Course, 225Renamed or Renumbered Course, 226, 227, 228Renamed or Renumbered Course, 229Renamed or Renumbered Course, 237Renamed or Renumbered Course, 238Renamed or Renumbered Course, 239Renamed or Renumbered Course, 241, 244Renamed or Renumbered Course, 245Renamed or Renumbered Course, 246Renamed or Renumbered Course, 247Renamed or Renumbered Course, 248Renamed or Renumbered Course, 249Renamed or Renumbered Course, 253, 254, 255, 263, 264, 265, 266, 276, 279
  • Ethnic & Cultural Studies 100, 102, 120, 121, 140, 152, 210, 255
  • History 101, 102, 103, 110, 115, 120, 146Renamed or Renumbered Course, 147Renamed or Renumbered Course, 148Renamed or Renumbered Course, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214Renamed or Renumbered Course, 223, 230, 236, 242, 245, 250, 261, 280
  • Humanities 210, 220, 224, 228, 230
  • Music 100*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 101*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 102*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 103*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 104*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 105Renamed or Renumbered Course, 106*Renamed or Renumbered Course,
    107Renamed or Renumbered Course, 109*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 110Renamed or Renumbered Course, 111Renamed or Renumbered Course, 112Renamed or Renumbered Course, 113Renamed or Renumbered Course, 114Renamed or Renumbered Course, 115Renamed or Renumbered Course,
    116Renamed or Renumbered Course, 117Renamed or Renumbered Course, 120Renamed or Renumbered Course, 130*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 131*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 135*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 136*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 139*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 140*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 143*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 150Renamed or Renumbered Course, 151Renamed or Renumbered Course, 152Renamed or Renumbered Course, 153Renamed or Renumbered Course, 156Renamed or Renumbered Course, 157Renamed or Renumbered Course,
    200*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 203*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 205*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 206*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 210Renamed or Renumbered Course, 211Renamed or Renumbered Course, 212Renamed or Renumbered Course, 240*Renamed or Renumbered Course, 243*Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Philosophy 101Renamed or Renumbered Course, 102, 112, 115, 122, 160, 201, 225, 234, 235, 236, 237, 247, 248, 260, 265, 267

Only one single language for a maximum of 5 credits allowed in Humanities.

  • Arabic 121Renamed or Renumbered Course, 122Renamed or Renumbered Course, 123Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • American Sign Language 121Renamed or Renumbered Course, 122Renamed or Renumbered Course, 123Renamed or Renumbered Course, 221Renamed or Renumbered Course, 222Renamed or Renumbered Course, 223Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Chinese 121Renamed or Renumbered Course, 122Renamed or Renumbered Course, 123Renamed or Renumbered Course, 221Renamed or Renumbered Course, 222Renamed or Renumbered Course, 223Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • French 121Renamed or Renumbered Course, 122Renamed or Renumbered Course, 123Renamed or Renumbered Course, 131Renamed or Renumbered Course, 132Renamed or Renumbered Course, 133Renamed or Renumbered Course, 221Renamed or Renumbered Course, 222Renamed or Renumbered Course, 223Renamed or Renumbered Course, 231Renamed or Renumbered Course, 232Renamed or Renumbered Course, 233Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • German 121Renamed or Renumbered Course, 122Renamed or Renumbered Course, 123Renamed or Renumbered Course, 221Renamed or Renumbered Course, 222Renamed or Renumbered Course, 223Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Italian 121Renamed or Renumbered Course, 122Renamed or Renumbered Course, 123Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Japanese 121Renamed or Renumbered Course, 122Renamed or Renumbered Course, 123Renamed or Renumbered Course, 221Renamed or Renumbered Course, 222Renamed or Renumbered Course, 223Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Spanish 121Renamed or Renumbered Course, 122Renamed or Renumbered Course, 123Renamed or Renumbered Course, 221Renamed or Renumbered Course, 222Renamed or Renumbered Course, 223Renamed or Renumbered Course

Social Sciences:

  • American Studies 101, 102, 103, 115Renamed or Renumbered Course, 150, 160, 180, 200, 260, 285, 286, 287, 288
  • Anthropology 100Renamed or Renumbered Course, 105, 106Renamed or Renumbered Course, 180, 204Renamed or Renumbered Course, 206Renamed or Renumbered Course, 207, 208Renamed or Renumbered Course, 210Renamed or Renumbered Course, 220, 234Renamed or Renumbered Course, 235
  • Business 101Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Communication Studies 102Renamed or Renumbered Course, 230Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Economics 100, 201Renamed or Renumbered Course, 202Renamed or Renumbered Course, 260
  • Ethnic & Cultural Studies 100, 102, 105, 109, 120, 121, 130, 140, 152, 200, 210, 241, 255
  • Geography 100, 102, 105, 200, 207, 250, 258, 277
  • History 101, 102, 103, 110, 115, 120, 146Renamed or Renumbered Course, 147Renamed or Renumbered Course, 148Renamed or Renumbered Course, 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214Renamed or Renumbered Course, 223, 230, 236, 242, 245, 250, 261, 280
  • Humanities 210, 220, 224, 228, 230
  • International Studies 105, 150, 200, 201, 202, 204, 227, 230, 234Renamed or Renumbered Course, 261, 280
  • Philosophy 102, 112, 122, 160, 201, 248, 260, 265
  • Political Science 101Renamed or Renumbered Course, 121Renamed or Renumbered Course, 122Renamed or Renumbered Course, 123Renamed or Renumbered Course, 125Renamed or Renumbered Course, 155Renamed or Renumbered Course,
    160Renamed or Renumbered Course, 175, 201Renamed or Renumbered Course, 202Renamed or Renumbered Course, 203Renamed or Renumbered Course, 204, 220, 227, 230Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Psychology 100Renamed or Renumbered Course, 109Renamed or Renumbered Course, 110Renamed or Renumbered Course, 200Renamed or Renumbered Course, 203Renamed or Renumbered Course, 205Renamed or Renumbered Course, 209Renamed or Renumbered Course,
    210Renamed or Renumbered Course, 220Renamed or Renumbered Course, 240Renamed or Renumbered Course, 250Renamed or Renumbered Course, 257Renamed or Renumbered Course
  • Sociology 101Renamed or Renumbered Course, 105, 120, 121, 122, 150, 201Renamed or Renumbered Course, 205, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 240, 246, 248, 250, 252, 254, 255, 256, 258, 260, 262, 264, 265, 268, 270, 275

Chemistry Sequence: 15-18 credits

Three quarter sequence should be taken at one institution (either at BC or transferred in as a whole sequence). Exceptions must be discussed with science advisor (see Science Division).

  • Chemistry 161Renamed or Renumbered Course, 162Renamed or Renumbered Course, 163Renamed or Renumbered Course or 261Renamed or Renumbered Course, 262Renamed or Renumbered Course, 263Renamed or Renumbered Course

Biology or Physics Sequence: 15-18 credits

Three quarter sequence should taken at one institution (either at BC or transferred in as a whole sequence). Exceptions must be discussed with science advisor (see Science Division). Some majors require physics with Calculus (PHYS 121-123) – See advisor.

  • Physics 114, 115, 116 or 121, 122, 123
  • Biology 211Renamed or Renumbered Course, 212Renamed or Renumbered Course, 213Renamed or Renumbered Course

Additional Mathematics: 5 credits

Third quarter of calculus or above or an approved statistics course.

  • Mathematics 153Renamed or Renumbered Course, 208, 254Renamed or Renumbered Course, 238, or Business Administration 240

Additional Requirements for Intended Major: 10-18 credits

Credits in physics, organic chemistry or biology in a two to three quarter sequence. Discuss subject and sequence choice with science advisor.

Electives: Sufficient to meet the minimum degree total of 90

Maximum 5 credits of restricted elective courses.

Courses should be planned only with a science advisor based on the requirements of your major and the university to which you intend to transfer.

For a complete listing of approved electives, see the Associate in Arts & Sciences-Direct Transfer Degree Completion Worksheet.

Cultural Diversity Requirement

Our General Education requirements have a cultural diversity component. For a list of courses that satisfy the requirement, visit our General Education requirements page.