Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer Degree: General Science (Physical Science Track)
The Physical Science Track in General Science provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to continue their education in pursuit of a four-year degree in physical science fields. The curriculum is part of the Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer Degree program (ASLT).
Completion of a Louisiana Transfer degree guarantees that the student has met, in full, all lower division general education requirements for all receiving Louisiana public universities. Graduates who transfer with a Louisiana Transfer degree will be assigned junior status at the receiving institution. Note that course and GPA requirements for specific majors, departments, and schools must be met independently and should be verified by the student.
Important Note on Course Selection
Students should carefully note the Exclusionary Courses listed in the General Education Requirements section – some courses are exclusive to each other and cannot both be taken for credit (e.g., MATH 1113 and MATH 1213). Also, Natural Science courses for science majors must be chosen (BIOL 1033 instead of BIOL 1013, etc.).
Degree Requirements
- Earn a “C” or better in all courses used towards the degree.
- Complete the coursework listed below.
Program Outcomes
- Develop competencies in the key concepts in physical science disciplines.
- Apply the process of science using quantitative reasoning, modeling, and technology.
- Analyze the dynamic interactions of science, technology, and society.
- Develop competencies in physical sciences required for various transfer pathways in physical sciences.
Program of Study
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CHEM 1123 | Chemistry I for Science Majors | 3 |
| CHEM 1121 | Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2115 | Calculus I | 5 |
| Gen Ed Arts Elective | General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
| CHEM 1133 | Chemistry II for Science Majors | 3 |
| CHEM 1131 | Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2125 | Calculus II | 5 |
| BIOL 1033 | Biology I for Science Majors | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Any Natural Science/Engineering/Math combination | Elective Selection | 6 |
| Any Gen-Ed. ENGL Literature | General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Any Gen-Ed. Social Science | General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Any Gen-Ed Humanities | General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Any Natural Science/Engineering/Math or Humanities combination | Elective Selection | 9 |
| Any Gen-Ed Humanities | General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Any Gen-Ed. Social Science at 2000 level | General Education Requirement | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
Total Program Hours: 60
Contact the STEM Division for courses that are only offered in the fall or spring semester. For more information, contact the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at (225) 216-8226.