What will happen if I go into science?

Question

I was thinking about studying in engineering for school. Either engineering, fine arts, or healthcare like nursing. Down to those three choices.

The thing is that the community college only offers an AS in Science. These are the requirements for the associate degree.

Associate of Science - Science (63 credits)
The Associate of Science Degree in Science provides a broad background of coursework and preparation for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a baccalaureate degree in science, engineering, or a health related field. Because of variations in academic preparation and career aspirations, each student in the AS in Science program is required to meet with a Mathematics and Science Department Advisor to develop an individualized program. The program outlines the sequence of required courses and electives the student will take.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (25):
Communications (6):
ENGL 101 Comp I: Exposition 3cr
ENGL 102 Comp II: Analysis & Argument 3cr
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (6):
For required courses, refer to UNM Core Curriculum
Mathematics/Computer Science (11):
MATH 163 Calculus I 4cr
MATH 164 Calculus II 4cr
CS 151L Computer Programming Fund 3cr
Health Promotion/Physical Education (2):
Any PENP or HED 101 or above

SCIENCE CORE (24):
BIOL 123/124L Biology for Health Related Sciences OR
BIOL Molecular & Cell Biology 4cr
BIOL 237/227L Human Anatomy & Physiology w/Lab 4cr
CHEM 121/123L General Chemistry I w/Lab 4cr
CHEM 122/124L General Chemistry II w/Lab 4cr
PHYC 151/151L General Physics w/Lab 4cr
PHYC 152/152L General Physics w/lab 4cr

ELECTIVES (14):
Choose CHEM 212, BIOL 238/228L, 202, EPS 101/105, and 201.

FOR SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCING:
Contact: The Arts and Sciences Division

I was wondering, what would happen if I decide to major in this, it's the only science related thing at the community college.

Answer 1

It sounds like your 3 "down to" choices are pretty divergent. The AS program, as stated in that blurb, sounds like just what you'll need for the 1st and 3rd choices in your list.



My advice is, meet with that advisor! ("meet with a Mathematics and Science Department Advisor")



That should allow you to explore your options and go over your proclivities and abilities with someone who knows what the map looks like going forward from where you are now. There's a lot to consider in this sort of life decision -- a lot hinges on this choice; on the other hand, don't stress over it too much, because there will be numerous opportunities for course corrections as you progress down your path in life.



What's important, really, at this point, is that you get launched into somewhere near the "ideal" direction for you.

And revisit your trajectory periodically, to check whether you need a course correction.

Answer 2

Well I would talk to an advisor and figure out what you want to do. You can go into nursing with a certificate instead of an A.S. and if you decide to go for fine arts then you will just be wasting time and money getting an A.S. If you want an engineering degree those chemistry 1+2 and all those biology classes are not going to count towards your degree only the physics and math part, if you decide to get an engineering degree get an A.E.S. if you get an associates at all (you could just take calc 1 and 2 and physics 1 and 2 and the other general ed. core before you transfer). Good Luck

Answer 3

if u know science it will be easy... if u know it like a majority of the house science committee (not at all) then pick a non science major