Science
Associate of Science Degree
Science is the systematic study of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the application of predictive models. The interdisciplinary nature of science requires the student to have a broad exposure to biological sciences, chemistry, and physics in order to connect the concepts learned in a chosen discipline to the greater whole of science.
This program provides the opportunity for knowledge and skill development in preparatory coursework necessary for the student considering a career in biology, chemistry, physics, other physical sciences, or health sciences, including medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy.
A student must choose twenty-nine (29) credits from the following courses:
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| ASTR 1050 | Survey of Astronomy |
4 credits |
| ATSC 2000 | Introduction to Meteorology |
4 credits |
| ATSC 2110 | Introduction to Climatology |
4 credits |
| BIOL 1080 | Intro to Environmental Science |
4 credits |
| BIOL 2020 | General Biology II |
4 credits |
| CHEM 1021 | Chemical Problem Solving I |
1 credit |
| CHEM 1030 | General Chemistry II |
4 credits |
| CHEM 1031 | Chemical Problem Solving II |
1 credits |
| CHEM 2230 | Quantitative Analysis |
4 credits |
| CHEM 2300 OR CHEM 2420 |
Intro to Organic Chemistry OR Organic Chemistry I |
4 credits |
| CHEM 2440 | Organic Chemistry II |
4 credits |
| COSC 1010 OR ES 1060 |
Intro to Computer Science I OR Intro to Engineering Problem Solving |
3-4 credits |
| GEOL 1100 | Physical Geology |
4 credits |
| GEOL 1470 | Environmental Geology |
4 credits |
| HLTK 1200 | Medical Terminology |
3 credits |
| MATH 1400 | College Algebra |
4 credits |
| MATH 1405 | Trigonometry |
3 credits |
| MATH 2200 | Calculus I |
5 credits |
| MATH 2205 | Calculus II |
5 credits |
| MATH 2210 | Calculus III |
5 credits |
| MATH 2250 | Elementary Linear Algebra |
3 credits |
| MATH 2310 | Applied Differential Equations |
3 credits |
| MOLB 2210 | General Microbiology |
4 credits |
| PHYS 1120 OR PHYS 1320 |
General Physics II OR College Physics II |
4 credits |
| PSYC 1000 | General Psychology |
4 credits |
| SOC 1000 | Sociological Principles |
3 credits |
| STAT 2050 | Fundamentals of Statistics |
4 credits |
| ZOO 2015 | Human Anatomy |
4 credits |
| ZOO 2025 | Human Physiology |
4 credits |
| ZOO 2140 | Cadaver Anatomy |
2 credits |
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I | 3 |
| Writing Level II | 3 |
| American & Wyoming Government | 3 |
| Student must complete six (6) credits of General Education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, ARTS/HUM/SOC | 6 |
| University Studies | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
First and second-year students have the opportunity to participate in research projects that usually only upperclassmen get to participate in. Students teams are currently conducting studies on:
- Cellular signaling pathways
- Impact of microplastics on freshwater environments
Career Options
- Biological Technicians
- Science Teachers
- Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists
- Teachers
- Forestry and Conservation
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Bionformatics Scientist
- Biophysicist
- Ecologist
- Physician
- Dentist
- Pharmacist
- Optometrist
Science faculty bio tag
Lucy Graham
Instructor of Biological and Physical SciencesLucy Graham is from Aurora, Nebraska. Prior to earning her master's degree, Graham spent a year doing an internship at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services where she worked in the epidemiology department focusing on chronic disease prevention, particularly cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Tara Womack
Professor BiologyTara Womack lets her students be their own subject by drawing their own blood to determine blood type, counts and more!
Bill Finney
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and PhysicsBill Finney engages his students by creating an interactive learning environment
Kirsten Kapp
Professor of Biology and MathKirsten Kapp has a passion for wildlife and brings a wealth of experience to the classroom.