Natural Sciences (A.S.)

Location(s): Gainesville, Cumming, Blue Ridge

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60 hours

This is an Associate of Science Degree in Core IMPACTS with Pathway Courses related to Natural Sciences. Students may choose a pathway in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

Core IMPACTS - 42 hours

Refer to Core IMPACTS

Institution: No exceptions

Mathematics: MATH 1113 or MATH 1450

Citizenship: No exceptions

Humanities: No exceptions

Writing: No exceptions

STEM: CHEM 1211/1211L and CHEM 1212/1212L are required for the Biology, Chemistry, and Physics pathways. MATH 1401 is recommended for Biology, MATH 1450 or MATH 2460 (if MATH 1450 was taken in A) is recommended for Chemistry and Physics.

Social Sciences: No exceptions

Field of Study - 18 hours

Pathway Courses Related to Biology

Required Courses - 16 hours

Lower Division Courses

Select two hours from the following:

Biology
CHEM 2901L - Undergraduate Research
CHEM 2902L - Undergraduate Research
CHEM 2903L - Undergraduate Research
CSCI 1301 - Computer Science I
or CSCI 1301K - Computer Science I
CSCI 1371 - Computing for Scientists and Engineers
Geology
Mathematics (not taken as part of Core IMPACTS Mathematics or STEM)
Modern Language (not taken as part of Core IMPACTS Institution)
Physics

Pathway Courses Related to Chemistry

Required Courses - 13 hours

For Students with MATH 1113 in Mathematics - 5 hours

MATH 2460 - Calculus II
1 carryover hour from MATH 1450 in Core IMPACTS STEM

For Students with MATH 1450 in Mathematics - 5 hours

2 carryover hours from MATH 1450 in Core IMPACTS Mathematics and MATH 2460 in Core IMPACTS STEM

Select three hours from the following:

CHEM 2xxx Laboratory Assistant (1-3 hours)
CHEM 2901L - Undergraduate Research
CHEM 2902L - Undergraduate Research
CHEM 2903L - Undergraduate Research
CHEM 2911 - Special Topics in Chemistry
CHEM 2912 - Special Topics in Chemistry
CHEM 2913 - Special Topics in Chemistry

Pathway Courses Related to Physics

Required Courses - 12 hours

For Students with MATH 1113 in Mathematics - 6 hours

MATH 2460 - Calculus II
1 carryover hour from MATH 1450 in Core IMPACTS STEM
Select one hour from:
MATH 2470 - Calculus III
PHYS 2910 - Introduction to Research Methods

For Students with MATH 1450 in Mathematics - 6 hours

2 carryover hours from MATH 1450 in Core IMPACTS Mathematics and MATH 2460 in Core IMPACTS STEM

Select four hours from:

MATH 2470 - Calculus III
PHYS 2910 - Introduction to Research Methods