General Science emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in General Science will be able to:
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Describe and explain chemical, physical, and/or geological phenomena using scientific terminology, concepts, methods, and equipment.
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Communicate scientific ideas in oral, written, graphical, and pictorial form.
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Apply scientific principles using the appropriate problem solving techniques.
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Read, interpret, and safely perform laboratory procedures using the appropriate techniques and instrumentation.
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Collect and analyze laboratory data, arrive at reasonable conclusions, and write comprehensive laboratory reports.
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Relate scientific knowledge to societal issues.
Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
General Education Requirements
CH 221, CH 222 and MTH 251: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Program Requirements
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved electives.
Total Credit Hours: 90-91
The CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 sequence will meet the CH 231 (261), 232 (262), and 233 (263) requirement at OSU. TheCH 241, CH 242, CH 243 sequence will meet the CH 331, 332, 337 or the CH 334, 335, 336, 361 requirement at OSU, but will transfer in as lower division. However, students who have passed the entire organic chemistry sequence at LBCC with a grade of “C” or better may receive upper division (300 level) credit at OSU with an acceptable score on the ACS national exam. For further details, see: http://chemistry.oregonstate.edu/content/organic-chemistry-transfer-policies