Associate in Science
This program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to
complete a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, biology, chemistry, math, or pharmacy.
The program will give students a solid foundation in math and science. Students should
obtain program requirements and transfer equivalencies from the college to which they
are transferring.
Complete the requirements for one of the following concentrations. These concentrations
may also list courses used to meet General Education requirements.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
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2023-2024 Academic Requirements
This program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, biology, chemistry, math, or pharmacy. The program will give students a solid foundation in math and science. Students should obtain program requirements and transfer equivalencies from the college to which they are transferring.
Complete the requirements for one of the following concentrations. These concentrations may also list courses used to meet General Education requirements.
Biology/Pre-Medicine (BMED)
CEM 111 General Chemistry I
CEM 122 General Chemistry II
CEM 211 Organic Chemistry I
CEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
Elective: BIO 111, BIO 208, BIO 215, BIO 227 or BIO 237
Chemistry/Pre-Medicine (CMED)
CEM 111 General Chemistry I
CEM 122 General Chemistry II
CEM 211 Organic Chemistry I
CEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
MTH 197 Linear Algebra
Mathematics (MATH)
MTH 160 Basic Statistics
MTH 191 Calculus I
MTH 192 Calculus II
MTH 197 Linear Algebra
MTH 293 Calculus III
MTH 295 Differential Equations
Pre-Actuarial Science (PPAS)
ECO 211 Principles of Economics I
ECO 222 Principles of Economics II
MTH 191 Calculus I
MTH 192 Calculus II
MTH 197 Linear Algebra
MTH 293 Calculus III
Pre-Pharmacy (PPHA)
Two Restricted Electives in Biology (see below)
CEM 211 Organic Chemistry I
CEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
PHY 111 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
Biology Restricted Electives for Pre-Pharmacy (PPHA): BIO 111, BIO 161, BIO 162, BIO
208, BIO 237, BIO 215 or BIO 227
Optional Transfer Courses for Pre-Pharmacy (PPHA): MTH 160, MTH 192, along with other
Biology restricted electives. See a program advisor to select appropriate Biology
courses.
This program will fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements provided the student takes two science courses from two different disciplines. One course must have a lab component. Students must have MTA posted on their transcripts by the WCC Student Records Office.
- Students must have an Academic Math Level of 7 to begin the math sequence. Two
years of high school algebra and one year of high school pre-calculus are recommended
to prepare for this program.
- The biology and chemistry concentrations require one year of high school chemistry
or CEM 101 with a "C" or better to enroll in CEM 111.
- Division
- Math-Science-Engineering Tech
- Department
- Physical Sciences Dept
- Advisors
Concentrations
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 162 | General Biology II Cells and Molecules | 4 | |
| CEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 | |
| MTH 176 or | College Algebra | ||
| MTH 191 | Calculus I* | 4 | |
| Elective | Elective(s) to reach minimum 60 credits | 5 | |
| Total | 17 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 161 | General Biology I Ecology and Evolution | 4 | |
| CEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | |
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 4 | |
| MTH 160 or | Basic Statistics** | ||
| MTH 192 | Calculus II | 4 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*Students transferring to EMU as a biology major may substitute MTH 176 or any higher
4-credit hour math course for MTH 191.
**Students transferring to EMU as a biology major may substitute MTH 160 or higher
for MTH 192.
***Students transferring to EMU as a biology major may consider completing BIO 208
at WCC prior to transfer.
+See the MTA list to make course selections from any discipline except ECO.
++Transfer students should consider a course from the the EMU Diverse Word Requirements
list.