Life Science, AS (LS.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 various Biological Science disciplines. 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 further study towards professions in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other health-related careers. Graduates may find employment in botanical gardens, zoos, museums, aquariums, 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 Requirements: 38-40

See the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC - S) section 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 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry 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 an advisor, choose 6-8 transferable* credits from the Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) excluding courses already used for the AGEC - S. Please choose the Mohave Community College link.

*A transferable 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).