0644 - Life Sciences-AS
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Program Description
This degree program parallels the first two years of course content for the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degrees offered by many four-year colleges or universities. Working with faculty advisors, students can focus on interest areas in biology, chemistry, and environmental science, which will prepare them for transfer into baccalaureate programs. Students interested in careers in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, medical technology, and related areas begin their studies in this degree program. It is very important for a student to learn the requirements of the first two years of any college to which they may wish to transfer.
Information And Additional Notes
Note: Students must complete at least 30 hours of SUNY General Education courses that are distributed among at least seven of the 10 SUNY content categories.
A GPA of at least 2.0 in math/science coursework is required for graduation.
CHE 1500 and CHE 1530 - only one may count as a program core elective. If both are taken, one will count as a program core elective and the other as an additional liberal arts & sciences and/or career elective.
** A maximum of four 1-credit hour (non-lab) courses may count as program core electives. If more are taken, the credit(s) will count as additional liberal arts & sciences and/or career elective(s).
Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
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Analyze ethical dilemmas raised by science and technology, attempt to identify personal values that affect how one thinks about these dilemmas, and consider diverse perspectives in the process.
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Demonstrate application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
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Demonstrate the ability to create, interpret, and analyze graphs and charts that communicate quantitative or relational information.
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Show competence in the following quantitative reasoning skills and be able to: Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics. Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally. Use arithmetical, algebraic, geometric, and statistical methods to solve problems. Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness, determine alternatives, and select optimal results. Recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods. Use computer (or other appropriate) technology to collect data; use computer (or other appropriate) technology to represent data; use computer (or other appropriate) technology to analyze data and/or to solve numerical or conceptual problems.