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Science

Overview

Official Name of Program

Science

Plan Code

SCI-AS

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Science

Career

Undergraduate

Degree Designation

AS - Associate in Science

HEGIS Code

5649.00

NYSED Program Code

19052 - SCI-AS

CIP Code

40.0101

The Department of Science offers a Science program leading to an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. This program is appropriate for students whose education goals require a Bachelor’s Degree in a basic or applied science, or students who desire a background in science for a health profession education.

You can pursue an A.S. degree to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in a basic or applied science. You can later specialize in a specific area including: Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Biological/Biochemical Engineering, Computer Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Information Technology, Microbiology, Nanotechnology Engineering, Nutrition and Food, Social Science, Veterinary Technology, among many others.

Explore Careers

BMCC is committed to  students’ long-term success and will help you explore professional opportunities. Undecided? No problem. The college offers Career Coach for salary and employment information, job postings and a self-discovery assessment to help students find their academic and career paths. Visit Career Express to make an appointment with an advisor, search for jobs or sign-up for professional development activities with the Center for Career Development. Students can also visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning to gain real world experience in preparation for a four-year degree and beyond. These opportunities are available to help BMCC students build a foundation for future success.

Transfer Options

BMCC has articulation agreements with science programs at several four year colleges to allow you to seamlessly continue your education there.

Requirements

Completion requirement
Earn at least 60 credits
Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0
Earn at least 15 credits in residence

  • A student must have completed at least fifteen credit hours in residence to be certified for a degree.

Earn at least 30 credits

  • In Liberal Arts and Science.

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0888491
AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 0877521
  • 0880501
  • 0892931
  • 0892941

  • 12 Credits total Required Core

AND
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 0877531
  • 0880511
  • 0892951
    OR     0892961
AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

  • 18 Credits total Flexible Core

  • No more than two courses in any discipline or interdisciplinary field can be used to satisfy Flexible Core requirements.

  • 30 Credits total Common Core

  • No more than two courses in any discipline or interdisciplinary field can be used to satisfy Flexible Core requirements.

Completion requirement
Earn at least 30 credits
Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete at least 1 of the following:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0877521
    AND     0877531
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0880501
    AND     0880511
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0892931
    AND     0892951
AND
Earn at least 16 credits from the following:
  • 0877521
    AND     0877531
  • 0877541
  • 0877551
  • 1121151
  • 1286201
  • 0880461
  • 0880501
    AND     0880511
  • 0880521
  • 0880551
    AND     0880561
  • 1282751
  • 0888571
    AND     0888581
  • 0892931
    AND     0892951
  • 0892981
  • 0894931
  • 0894961
  • 0895031
AND
Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:

  • Students are required to take two semesters of the same Modern Foreign Language to graduate. One semester can be satisfied by taking a Modern Foreign Language in the World Cultures and Global Issues category in the Common Core.

  • Please note: course does not satisfy the Modern Foreign Language requirement.

Completion requirement
Earn at least 3 credits

  • 3 Credits may be required to meet the total credit degree requirement.

  • These credits can be satisfied by taking STEM variants in the Common Core.

One Writing Intensive Course is required to graduate for all students entering BMCC as of Spring 2008. Effective spring 2018, entering students will be required to pass a writing intensive course beyond ENG 201 in order to graduate. However, any student possessing a bachelor degree or higher will be exempt from this policy.

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2021 Summer Term -
4
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
    OR
    - -  -

    Notes: Two pairs from BIO 210 & 220, CHE 201 & 202, PHY 210 & 220 or PHY 215 & 225 are required. One will satisfy the Life & Physical Sciences and the other will satisfy the Scientific World requirement.

  • - -  -
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2021 Summer Term -
15
Requirements
  • - -  -
  • - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
    OR
    - -  -
    OR
    - -  -

    Notes: Two pairs from BIO 210 & 220, CHE 201 & 202, PHY 210 & 220 or PHY 215 & 225 are required. One will satisfy the Life & Physical Sciences and the other will satisfy the Scientific World requirement.

  • Major Elective
    (4 cr)

    Notes: Choose from the following pairs: BIO 210 & 220, CHE 201 & 202, PHY 210 & 220, PHY 215 & 225, CHE 230 & 240, or MAT 301 & 302 or from individual courses BIO 230, BIO 240, BIO 260, BIO 270, CHE 120, CHE 205, ENV 250, PHY 240, SCI 120, SCI 140, or SCI 430.

  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • Science Program Elective
    (4 cr)

    Notes: Two pairs from BIO 210 & 220, CHE 201 & 202, PHY 210 & 220 or PHY 215 & 225 are required.

47
2021 Summer Term -
14
Requirements
  • Science Program Elective
    (4 cr)

    Notes: Two pairs from BIO 210 & 220, CHE 201 & 202, PHY 210 & 220 or PHY 215 & 225 are required.

  • Major Elective
    (4 cr)

    Notes: Choose from the following pairs: BIO 210 & 220, CHE 201 & 202, PHY 210 & 220, PHY 215 & 225, CHE 230 & 240, or MAT 301 & 302 or from individual courses BIO 230, BIO 240, BIO 260, BIO 270, CHE 120, CHE 205, ENV 250, PHY 240, SCI 120, SCI 140, or SCI 430.

  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
47
2021 Summer Term -
14
Requirements
  • Major Elective
    (4 cr)

    Notes: Choose from the following pairs: BIO 210 & 220, CHE 201 & 202, PHY 210 & 220, PHY 215 & 225, CHE 230 & 240, or MAT 301 & 302 or from individual courses BIO 230, BIO 240, BIO 260, BIO 270, CHE 120, CHE 205, ENV 250, PHY 240, SCI 120, SCI 140, or SCI 430.

  • Major Elective
    (4 cr)

    Notes: Choose from the following pairs: BIO 210 & 220, CHE 201 & 202, PHY 210 & 220, PHY 215 & 225, CHE 230 & 240, or MAT 301 & 302 or from individual courses BIO 230, BIO 240, BIO 260, BIO 270, CHE 120, CHE 205, ENV 250, PHY 240, SCI 120, SCI 140, or SCI 430.

  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)