Allied Health Science AS Degree Program

Allied Health Science Associate in Science Degree Program

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Program	Units
AS Associate in Science Degree Program
Biotechnology	60 units
Natural Science	60 units
AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Biology for Transfer	60 units

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Use aseptic technique in clinical and laboratory environments.
Discuss and understand the role of microorganisms in healthy individuals and in infectious diseases.
Demonstrate understanding of the structure of the human body.
Demonstrate an understanding of the functions of the organ systems of the human body.
Apply the concept of homeostasis to basic principles in medicine.
Discuss and understand the principles of cellular metabolism, molecular genetics, and immunology.
Demonstrate the ability to report scientific information appropriately and effectively
Utilize the scientific method to analyze and interpret data.
Use the periodic table and other reference sources to gather information needed to solve chemical problems
Identify functional groups or reaction types and understand the role of biologically important molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids) in the body.

Program Overview

The Associate in Science degree in Allied Health Science is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year program or a community college allied-health occupation program, such as Respiratory Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Technology, or Registered Nurse. Students who plan to apply to a specific allied health occupation program must first complete a set of prerequisite courses. Students who complete the prerequisites for one of these programs will complete this major in the process. Prerequisites can vary slightly from one school to another or may change from one year to the next, so students should check with the targeted school for the current prerequisites needed. Careers in Allied Health professions are among the fastest growing occupations.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses		Units
BIOL 240	General Microbiology	4 units
BIOL 250	Human Anatomy	4 units
BIOL 260	Human Physiology	5 units
CHEM 410	Chemistry for Health Sciences	4 units
	OR
CHEM 210	General Chemistry I	5 units

Plus a selection of at least 3 units from the following:		Units
BIOL 110	Principles of Biology	4 units
BIOL 130	Human Biology	3 units
BIOL 215	Organismal Biology: Core I	5 units
BIOL 230	Introduction to Cell Biology: Core II	5 units
BIOL 310	Nutrition	3 units
CHEM 220	General Chemistry II	5 units
EMC. 400	Emergency Medical Responder	2.5 units
PHYS 210	General Physics I	4 units

Total Required Major Units: 20 - 23

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.