Physical Sciences - Associate in Science
Plan Code: 2540
This Associate Degree will prepare students for an entry-level position as a laboratory or environmental technician. Appropriate course selection will also facilitate transfer in a related science major. The A.S. degree requires fewer General Education units, allowing for more physical science units to be counted toward the degree.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Differentiate between unsupported opinions and verifiable scientific facts supported by observations, experiments, and scientific theory.
- Demonstrate a foundational scientific understanding of a specific field of science.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| Complete THIRTEEN to FIFTEEN (13-15) units from the following: | ||
| Elementary Astronomy (3) | ||
| Elementary Chemistry (4.5) | ||
or CHEM 3 | Intro to Gen, Organic and Biochemistry (5) | |
or CHEM 1A | General Chemistry (5.5) | |
| General Chemistry (5.5) | ||
| Organic Chemistry I (5.5) | ||
| Organic Chemistry II (5.5) | ||
| Energy for the Future (3) | ||
| General Physical Geology (4.5) | ||
| General Geology, Physical (3) and General Geology, Physical Geology Lab (1.5) | ||
Any other Geology course taught at LBCC | ||
| Physical Geography (3) | ||
| Physical Geography Lab (1.5) | ||
| Weather and Climate (3) | ||
| General Physics (4.5) | ||
or PHYS 3A | Physics for Sci. & Eng. - Mechanics (5.5) | |
| General Physics (4.5) | ||
or PHYS 3B | Physics for Sci. & Eng. - E & M (4.5) | |
| Physics for Sci. & Eng. - Modern Physics (4.5) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 13-15 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete a computer class 1 | 1-4 | |
| Subtotal Units | 1-4 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete FIVE to SIX (5-6) units from any Mathematics course which has a prerequisite of Intermediate Algebra (MATH 130) or higher | ||
| Subtotal Units | 5-6 | |
| Required Subtotal | 19-25 | |
| Complete one of the following: 2 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 3 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Any computer or computer science course may be used to fulfill this requirement.
- 2
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 3
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.
Note: Courses are offered each semester excluding the following:
PHYS 3C Physics for Sci. & Eng. - Modern Physics is offered once each year, usually in the second semester.
GEOL 3 Historical Geology is offered once each year, usually in the second semester.