Life Science, AS

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The Associate of Science in Life Science prepares the student for transfer to a university Bachelor of Science degree in Science with a concentration in biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, or wildlife biology. Students wishing to transfer to four-year institutions will have the academic foundation applicable to various career fields such as research and development as well as writing, illustrating, or photography. Graduates may find employment in botanical gardens and zoos, museums and aquariums, botanical gardens and nature parks, and research foundations. Students should select general electives specific to the program and their chosen transfer institution. For more information regarding the Life Science, AS, see the Life Science webpage.

Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.

General Education Credits: 37-40

See the General Education Core Requirements section (AGEC-S) of this catalog for details.

Special Requirements for the AGEC-S:

CHM 151 - General Chemistry I with Lab Credits: (4)
CHM 152 - General Chemistry II with Lab Credits: (4)

Mathematics Requirement: 4

MAT 231 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: (4)

Science Requirements: 16

BIO 181 - General Biology I (Majors) with Lab Credits: (4)
BIO 182 - General Biology II (Majors) with Lab Credits: (4)
CHM 235 - General Organic Chemistry I with Lab Credits: (4)
CHM 236 - General Organic Chemistry II with Lab Credits: (4)

Elective Options: 6-8

After consulting with a student services specialist, choose 6-8 transferrable* credits from the Course Equivalency Guide excluding courses already used for the AGEC-S. Please choose the Mohave Community College link.

*A transferrable course is defined as an MCC course that transfers to all three Arizona state universities (Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona).