Associate of Science–Track 1 (AS-Track 1)

Biological Sciences, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Chemistry, Geology and Earth Sciences

This is intended for students with an interest in transferring to a baccalaureate institution in the State of Washington in one of the targeted disciplines. Typically the Associate in Arts degree is best suited for transfer to certain baccalaureate institutions. Students should meet early in their matriculation at Olympic College with an academic faculty advisor to determine the degree suitable for them.

Note: Though courses in a foreign language are not required for the Associate of Science Degree, some baccalaureate institutions may require two or three quarters of foreign language for admission or for graduation.

Entire sequences of science courses should be completed at one college.

Note 1: Science and Mathematics Requirements should be chosen to meet the requirements of the desired major at the baccalaureate institution. Some institutions require calculus-based physics, for example.

Note 2: Most scientific disciplines require more than 90 credits to achieve junior standing.

Note 3: The required GPA for transfer to a Washington baccalaureate institution is 2.75 minimum, per the Direct Transfer Agreement. (The University of Washington is governed by a separate agreement.) Specific departments may require higher than 2.75; contact advisors at the baccalaureate institution for details.

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2013-2014 Olympic College Catalog