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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Catalog 2008-2009

The Associate of Science (AS) Degree focuses on education in specific knowledge areas, most typically in math and natural sciences. Focusing on integration of information while increasing a student’s employability, the AS focuses on transferability to a baccalaureate program.

To receive the AS degree, the following requirements must be completed:

Montana University System Core Requirements (31 semester hours);
Computer Skills/Usage requirement (3 semester hours);
9 credits of coursework in Math and Science
17 credits of Electives; and
A final cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

Courses taken to fulfill one specific requirement, including courses in the Elective block, may not be used to fulfill another specific requirement; thus, a course taken to fulfill the Natural Science requirement in the Montana University System Core may not be used as an Elective.

Students who complete the Associate of Science degree will:

Demonstrate the outcomes achievable by completing the Montana University System Core;
Select and use the appropriate technologies for personal, academic or career tasks;
Think critically in evaluating information, solving problems and decision-making;
Consider the application of the natural and physical sciences and mathematics in the context of today’s world.

I. Montana University System Core -31 semester hours
Offered Online and On Campus.

Communication--6 Credits
(Need 3 writing & 3 verbal credits)

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ENGL	121**	Composition I AND 1 of the following	3+
COLS	101	First Year Seminar	3+
COMM	130	Public Speaking	3+
COMM	135	Interpersonal Communication	3+

Mathematics--3 Credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
MATH	130**	Precalculus Algebra	4+
MATH	131**	Precalculus Trigonometry	3+
MATH	150**	Math for Liberal Arts	3+
MATH	161**	College Algebra w/ Science App	3+
MATH	181**	Calculus I	4+
MATH	216**	Basic Statistics	4+

Humanities / Fine Arts--6 Credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ART	101	Intro to Visual Arts	3+
ART	114	Art Fundamentals	3+
ART	140	Drawing I	3+
DE	161	Introduction to Design	3+
ENGL	114	Intro to Literature	3+
ENGL	210*	World Literature I	3+
ENGL	211*	World Literature II	3+
ENGL	217	Creative Writing	3+
HUM	242	Gender & Equality	3+
MUS	102	Fundamentals of Music	3+
MUS	210	Music Appreciation	3+
MUS	212	American Music	3+
MUS	214	World Music	3+
PHIL	101	Introduction to Philosophy	3+
PHIL	232	Basic Ethics	3+

Natural Science--7 Credits
(Must include 1 lab course)

Course	No.	Title	Credits
BIO	103**	Introduction to Biology/Lab	4+
BIO	107**	Fund of Human Biology/Lab	4+
BIO	151*	Molecular & Cellular Biology/Lab	4+
BIO	152	Organismal Biology/Lab	4+
BIO	205	Personal Nutrition	3+
CHM	111*	Inorganic Chemistry/Lab	4+
CHM	131*	General Chemistry I	4+
CHM	132*	General Chemistry II	4+
GEOL	101	Introduction to Geology	4+
PHYS	110	Survey of Natural Sciences	3+
PHYS	130	Fund Physical Science Lab	4+

Social Sciences / History--6 Credits
(Need 3 writing & 3 verbal credits)

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ECON	102	Economics I (Macro)	3+
ECON	201	Economics II (Micro)	3+
HIST	103N	History of the U.S. I	3+
HIST	104N	History of the U.S. II	3+
HIST	106	History of Western Civ I	3+
HIST	107	History of Western Civ II	3+
HIST	210N	Montana History	3+
PSY	101	General Psychology	3+
PSY	109	Lifespan Development	3+
SOC	111	Introduction to Sociology	3+
SOC	115	Survey of Criminal Justice	3+
POLS	206	U.S. Government	3+

Cultural Diversity--3 Credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ANT	101	Intro to Anthropology	3+
BUS	249	Global Marketing	3+
ENGL	214N	Literature of the West	3+
HUM	244	American Cultural Values	3+
ML	121	Intro to American Sign Lang	3+
NAS	201N	Montana's American Indians	3+
NAS	215N	Native American Religious Trad	3+

CULTURAL HERITAGE OF AMERICAN INDIANS--3 CREDITS
Courses with an “N” behind the course title will fulfill the Cultural Heritage of American Indians requirement as well as a designated core area requirement.

II. Computer Skills / Usage - 3 credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
CIT	110	Introduction to Computers	3
CIT	111	Intro to Computers for Tech Majors	3
*or any CIT 3 credit hour course that has CIT 110 as a prerequisite

No more than more than 5 credits of courses numbered 116 may be applied to the degree.

III. Concentration in Math and Science – 9 Credits

Students may choose coursework numbered 100 or above from any of the following discipline areas to complete the required 9 credits of electives.

(BIO) Biology, (CHM) Chemistry, (GEOL) Geology, (MATH) Math** (except 100, 101, 103, 104, or 108), (PHYS) Physical Science

IV. Electives - 17 Credits

Students may choose coursework numbered 100 or above from any discipline area to complete the required 17 credits of electives. Students may not choose or may not count the following courses:

MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 108, ENGL 118, ENGL 119, ENGL 120

Total Program Credits 60

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~Many students need preliminary math, English or biology courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.

+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment