Jun 02, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Natural Sciences (A.S.)

Location(s): Gainesville, Cumming, Blue Ridge


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61 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  

Institutional Priority: No exceptions

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills: MATH 1113 or MATH 1450

Political Science & U.S. History: No exceptions

Arts, Humanities, & Ethics: No exceptions

Communicating in Writing: No exceptions

Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences: 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 IMPACTS Mathematics) is recommended for Chemistry and Physics.

Social Sciences: No exceptions

Field of Study - 18 hours


Pathway Courses Related to Biology


Pathway Courses Related to Chemistry


Pathway Courses Related to Physics


For Students with MATH 1113 in Mathematics - 6-7 hours


For Students with MATH 1450 in Mathematics - 6-7 hours


Graduation Requirements


First-Year Experience Course - 1 hour


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