Associate of Science

Associate of Science

All students earning an Associate of Science degree from VFMC are required to complete specific courses in Math and Science, totaling 16 credits to fulfill degree-specific requirements. Students not entering at the Calculus I level may still claim a Science concentration as their major, but they will apply to all courses leading up to Calculus I. The above requirements are needed by all students in order to graduate.

Life Sciences

The Associate in Science Life Sciences program offers students the opportunity to explore an array of science courses which span the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Environmental Science. In conjunction with the broad based liberal arts education afforded to all students, through completion of the VFMC core curriculum, the VFMC Life Sciences program prepares students to pursue further study in an array of science related specializations which include the fields of health, human services, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, laboratory work, and pharmaceuticals.

All students who chose the Associate in Science Life Sciences as their area of concentration, are required to complete the following courses, totaling 15 credits:

Life Science students complete six hours of elective credits in order to fulfill their concentration requirements. These elective credits may be taken in the area of Life Sciences, or any other subject area

Physical Sciences

The Associate in Science Physical Sciences program provides students with a solid foundation in the scientific method and knowledge of the principles that govern the workings of the physical world. With a broad-based array of courses which include a two-semester sequence in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science and Mathematics, this VFMC degree prepares students to continue their academic and career interests in fields that include scientific research, biophysics, geophysics and industrial technology.

All students who choose the Associate in Science concentration in Physical Sciences, are required to complete the following courses, totaling 16 credits:

Physical Science students complete six hours of elective credits in order to fulfill their concentration requirements. These elective credits may be taken in the area of Physical Science, or any other subject area.

Pre-Engineering

The Associate in Science Pre-Engineering program provides a solid foundation in Mathematics which includes Calculus III, a two-semester sequence in Physics, and courses in Chemistry and Statics. This degree offers students the scientific foundation that will enable them to continue their academic study in a four-year engineering program and to pursue their career goals as scientific leaders in fields that include research and development, design, and technology.

All students who choose the Associate in Science Pre-Engineering as their area of concentration, are required to complete the following courses, totaling 16 credits:

Pre-Engineering students complete six hours of elective credits in order to fulfill their concentration requirements. These credits may be taken in the Sciences area or in any other subject area.