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Degree General Studies Degree
Areas of Study Life Sciences

General Studies: Natural Sciences AS Degree

General Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis | SC Program: AS.1514

This emphasis allows the student to explore the broad areas of life and physical sciences as a foundation for lifelong learning.

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Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

14 Units Total
AS 1A
GE 3
AS 1A - English Composition
AS 1A
Units 3
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AS 4
GE 3
AS 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
AS 4
Units 3
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CHEM 2A
GE M Lab 5
Introduction to Chemistry
CHEM 2A
Units 5
Note: Students must provide those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting.

This course is a survey of inorganic chemistry and some organic chemistry suitable for agriculture and nursing students. The basic fundamentals of the metric system, chemical nomenclature, atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, energy changes, states of matter, solutions, chemical equilibria and kinetics, and organic functional groups are presented. The quantitative nature of chemistry is developed by introduction of the Avogadro's number and the mole and continuing with stoichiometry, gas law, solution concentrations, and pH calculations. The lecture/discussion portion of this course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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AGAS 19
M Lab 3
Principles of Animal Science
AGAS 19
Units 3
This course is an introduction to the principles of animal science presented in terms of an animal's biological cycle of production. Topics will include basic nutrition, genetics, reproduction, and animal health relating to domestic farm animals. In addition to investigating modern production practices, the impact of animal agriculture upon mankind and the environment will also be considered. The weekly lab session will be devoted to investigating the basic management practices associated with each livestock species.
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Spring Semester, First Year

14 Units Total
AS 2
GE 3
AS 2 - Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
AS 2
Units 3
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AS 1B
GE 3
AS 1B - Oral Communication
AS 1B
Units 3
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AGPS 20
M Lab 4
Plant Science
AGPS 20
Units 4
Note: Field trips to local areas will be included.

This course offers an introduction to the biological principles of plant growth and development. Ecosystem relationships will be covered with particular emphasis on succession, water cycle, mineral cycle, and energy flow. In addition to investigating modern production and marketing practices of agronomic crops, the impact of commercial crop production upon mankind and the environment will be considered. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ELCT
4
Elective - see counselor for options
ELCT
Units 4
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Fall Semester, Second Year

15 Units Total
AS 6
GE 3
AS 6 - Ethnic Studies
AS 6
Units 3
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AS 3
GE 3
AS 3 - Arts and Humanities
AS 3
Units 3
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AS 5
M 3
AS 5 - Natural Sciences
AS 5
Units 3
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ELCT
3
Elective - see counselor for options
ELCT
Units 3
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ELCT
3
Elective - see counselor for options
ELCT
Units 3
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Spring Semester, Second Year

17 Units Total
BIOL 10
M 3
General Biology
BIOL 10
Units 3
Note: BIOL 10 will meet the general education requirement for a laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10L.

This course is an introduction to the major concepts of modern biology. Topics covered include biochemistry, cell biology, heredity, and nature of genes, evolution, diversity of life, and principles of ecology. Emphasis will be placed on those aspects of biology that are rapidly reshaping our culture. This course may be offered in a distance education format. This course will meet the general education requirement for a laboratory science if taken with BIOL 10L.
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ELCT
3
Elective - see counselor for options
ELCT
Units 3
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ELCT
3
Elective - see counselor for options
ELCT
Units 3
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ELCT
3
Elective - see counselor for options
ELCT
Units 3
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ELCT
5
Elective - see counselor for options
ELCT
Units 5
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60

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

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