Science
About the Program
Track A
Track B
This degree program is intended for the individual
who wishes to pursue a career in science or a related field. Because of
the diverse requirements of the different sciences, two routes leading to
the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree are provided: Track A and Track B.
The Track A program is intended for those who expect to go into the fields
of forestry, home economics, mortuary science, nutrition (or dietetics),
optometry, physical education or plant science. Track B is for those who
desire to go into astronomy, biochemistry, biology, biophysics, chemistry,
geochemistry, geology, geophysics, marine biology, meteorology, oceanography,
pharmacy, physics or preprofessional studies (premedical, predental, or
preveterinarian). Track A and Track B requirements are set forth separately
below.
It should be emphasized that normally at least the Bachelor�s Degree
is required of individuals planning to work in science or a related area.
The student should therefore undertake the Associate in Science degree program
with the expectation of transferring to a four-year institution. The choice
of which of the two tracks to follow and how the available elective credits
are selected should be made in consultation with an advisor from one of
the science departments in accordance with the requirements of the receiving
institution.
Track A Requirements
English
- All students will be pretested and placed in
ENGL 1005 (formerly ENGL 1050) or ENGL 1010.
- Those students required to take ENGL 1005 will then have to take ENGL 1010 and either SPCH 1100 or a literature course. (ENGL
1005-formerly ENGL 1050-may
be used as elective credit.)
Those passing the pretest will be required to take ENGL 1010 and either
SPCH 1100 or one literature course.
Foreign Language
If less than two years of a modern foreign language were taken in high
school, then two semesters of French or German are required. Only French
or German language courses may be used to satisfy this requirement. It is
recommended, but not required, that French or German be completed through
the intermediate level.
Mathematics
The sequence of mathematics courses for the A.S. Degree Program is College
Algebra (MATH 1200), College Trigonometry (MATH 1210), Pre-Calculus (MATH
1900), Calculus I (MATH 1910), Calculus II (MATH 1920), Calculus III (MATH
2910) and Advanced Engineering Mathematics (MATH 2990).
Four sequential courses from those listed above are required, starting
with the highest level course for which the student qualifies as determined
by performance on the mathematics placement examination. It is recommended
that this examination be taken during the semester prior to the student�s
entering the A.S. Degree Program. The Department of Mathematics at either
campus may be contacted to determine when the examination is offered. Scientific
Programming (MATH 1510) and Statistical Analysis I (MATH 1550) are recommended
as mathematics electives.
Science
Two one-year, basic science sequences, chosen from the following are
required:
General Biology � Organismal and Cellular Biology (BIOL 1001 and
1002)
General Chemistry I & II (CHEM 1030 and CHEM 1100)
General Physics I & II (PHYS 1030 and PHYS 1040)
Before enrolling in General Chemistry I, a student should take the chemistry
placement examination to ascertain if the preparation course, Basic Skills
for Chemistry (CHEM 1020), needs to be taken. The Department of Chemistry
at the Knight Campus may be contacted to make arrangements for the taking
the examination, preferably during the semester prior to his/her enrolling
in the A.S. Degree Program.
Electives
A student needs 26 to 38 elective credit hours in order to complete the
61 or 63 credit hours necessary for the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree.
(S)he should choose the courses necessary to fulfill this requirement in
consultation with an advisor from one of the science departments. In addition,
a student should consult the catalogue of the institution to which (s)he
wishes to transfer when choosing courses from this catalog.
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Prerequisites |
Recommended Sequence |
| General Education Courses |
| ENGL 1010 |
Composition I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
Placement test |
1 |
| Foreign Language or elective |
3 |
3 |
0 |
|
1 |
| MATH |
Mathematics
(first of four sequential courses) |
3 |
3 |
0 |
Placement test* |
1 |
SPCH 1100
OR
Literature |
Oral Communication I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
|
2 |
| Foreign Language or elective |
3 |
3 |
0 |
|
2 |
| MATH |
Mathematics
(second of four sequential courses) |
3 |
3 |
0 |
Varies depending on course sequence. See individual
descriptions |
2 |
| Elective |
3 |
3 |
0 |
|
3 |
| MATH |
Mathematics
(third of four sequential courses) |
3 |
3 |
1 |
Varies depending on course sequence. See individual
descriptions |
3 |
| 3 Electives |
9 |
9 |
0 |
|
3 |
| MATH |
Mathematics
(fourth of four sequential courses) |
3 |
2 |
2 |
Varies depending on course sequence. See individual
descriptions |
4 |
| 3 Electives |
9 |
9 |
0 |
|
4 |
| Major Courses - Students
must complete two of the following sets of courses |
| BIOL 1001 |
General Biology - Organismal |
4 |
3 |
2 |
|
1 |
| BIOL 1002 |
General Biology - Cellular |
4 |
3 |
2 |
|
2 |
| and/or |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| CHEM 1030 |
General Chemistry I |
5 |
4 |
3 |
CHEM 1020 or chemistry placement exam |
3 |
| CHEM 1100 |
General Chemistry II |
5 |
4 |
3 |
CHEM 1030 |
4 |
| and/or |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| PHYS 1030 |
General Physics I |
4 |
3 |
3 |
Two years of high school algebra and one year
of geometry or MATH 0600 |
3 |
| PHYS 1040 |
General Physics II |
4 |
3 |
3 |
PHYS 1030 or its equivalent |
4 |
| Total |
61-63 |
56-58 |
13-15 |
|
|
Note to Full-Time Students: It is recommended that full-time students
take a minimum of 15-16 credits each semester.
*If placement test indicates enrollment in MATH 0500 or 0600, these courses,
although required, will not be accepted as degree credit. A minimum of 60
credits is required for graduation.
Track B Requirements
English
- a. All students will be pretested and placed in
ENGL 1005 (formerly ENGL 1050) or ENGL
1010.
- Those students required to take ENGL 1005
(formerly ENGL 1050) will then have to take ENGL 1010 and either SPCH 1100 or a literature course. (ENGL
1005-formerly ENGL 1050 may
be used as elective credit.)
- Those passing the pretest will be required to take ENGL 1010 and
either SPCH 1100 or one literature course.
Foreign Language
If less than two years of a modern foreign language were taken in high
school, then two semesters of French or German are required. Only French
or German language courses may be used to satisfy this requirement. It is
recommended, but not required, that French or German be completed through
the intermediate level.
Mathematics
The sequence of mathematics courses for the A.S. Degree Program is: College
Algebra (MATH 1200), College Trigonometry (MATH 1210), Pre-Calculus (MATH
1900), Calculus I (MATH 1910), Calculus II (MATH 1920), Calculus III (MATH
2910) and Advanced Engineering Mathematics (MATH 2990).
A minimum of four courses from this sequence is required, starting with
the highest level course for which the student qualifies as determined by
performance on the mathematics placement examination. It is recommended
that this examination be taken during the semester prior to the student�s
entering the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program. If the sequence
must be started with College Algebra (MATH 1200) or College Trigonometry
(MATH 1210), then it is strongly urged that these courses be completed at
the earliest possible date. The Department of Mathematics at either the
Knight or Flanagan Campuses may be contacted to determine when the placement
examination is offered. Scientific Programming (MATH 1510) and Statistical
Analysis I (MATH 1550) are recommended as mathematics electives.
Science
A candidate for the Associate in Science degree must complete two of
the following three sequences:
- General Biology � Organismal and Cellular Biology (BIOL 1001 and
1002)
- General Chemistry I & II (CHEM 1030 and CHEM 1100)
- General Physics I & II (PHYS 1030 and PHYS 1040)
A candidate for the Associate in Science degree must take 24, 26 or 28
credits of science courses selected as described below.
- Two one-year sequences from:
General Biology � Organismal and Cellular Biology (BIOL 1001
and 1002)
General Chemistry I & II (CHEM 1030 and CHEM 1100)
General Physics I & II (PHYS 1030 and PHYS 1040)
- An additional two courses chosen from the list above or from the
following laboratory science courses:
astronomy
biology
chemistry
geology
physics
Before enrolling in General Chemistry I, the student should take the
chemistry placement examination to determine if the preparation course,
Basic Skills for Chemistry (CHEM1020), needs to be taken. The Department
of Chemistry at the Knight Campus may be contacted to make arrangements
for the taking the examination, preferably during the semester prior to
his/her enrolling in the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program.
Electives
A student needs 8 to 16 elective credit hours in order to complete the
62 credit hours necessary for the Associate in Science degree. S(he) should
choose the courses needed to fulfill this requirement with the assistance
of an advisor from one of the science departments. In addition, the student
should consult the catalog of the institution to which (s)he wishes to transfer
when making course selections at CCRI.
| Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Prerequisites |
Recommended Sequence |
| General Education Courses |
| ENGL 1010 |
Composition I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
Placement test |
1 |
| MATH |
Mathematics
(first of four sequential courses) |
3 |
3 |
0 |
Placement test* |
1 |
| Foreign Language |
3 |
3 |
0 |
|
1 |
| SPCH 1100 |
Oral Communication I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
|
2 |
| ENGL |
Literature Course |
3 |
3 |
0 |
|
2 |
| MATH |
Mathematics
(second of four sequential courses) |
4 |
4 |
0 |
Varies. See descriptions |
2 |
| Foreign Language |
3 |
3 |
0 |
|
2 |
| MATH |
Mathematics
(third of four sequential courses) |
4 |
4 |
0 |
|
3 |
| MATH |
Mathematics
(fourth of four sequential courses) |
3 |
3 |
1 |
Varies. See descriptions |
3 |
| Elective � see advisor |
4 |
4 |
0 |
|
4 |
| Elective � see advisor |
3 |
2 |
2 |
Varies. See descriptions |
4 |
| Major Courses � Students
must complete two of the following sets of courses |
| BIOL 1001 |
General Biology � Organismal |
4 |
3 |
2 |
|
1 |
| BIOL 1002 |
General Biology � Cellular |
4 |
3 |
2 |
|
2 |
| and/or |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| CHEM 1030 |
General Chemistry I |
5 |
4 |
3 |
CHEM 1020 or chemistry placement exam |
3 |
| CHEM 1100 |
General Chemistry II |
5 |
4 |
3 |
CHEM 1030 |
4 |
| and/or |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| PHYS 1030 |
General Physics I |
4 |
3 |
3 |
Two years of high school algebra and one year
of geometry or MATH 0600 |
3 |
| PHYS 1040 |
General Physics II |
4 |
3 |
3 |
PHYS 1030 or equivalent |
4 |
Any two courses from above
or
from the following laboratory
sciences: astronomy, biology,
chemistry, geology or physics |
8-10 astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology
|
6-8 |
4-6 |
|
|
| Total |
60-64 |
53-57 |
17-21 |
|
|
Note to Full-Time Students: It is recommended that full-time students
take a minimum of 15-16 credits each semester.
*If placement test indicates enrollment in MATH 0500 or 0600, these courses,
although required, will not be accepted as degree credit. A minimum of 60
credits is required for graduation.
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