Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________

Catalog: 2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook Major: Science, AS

Science, AS

PURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in a science program such as biology, chemistry, physics, pre-med, pre-dentistry, and environmental science.

CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Science (AS) degree is a major related to an area such as business administration, engineering, science, and social sciences that takes 2 years for full time students to complete. Students receiving an AS degree intend to transfer to four-year colleges.

TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is designed for transfer. Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study. More information can also be found at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Because transfer requirements will vary based upon the intended transfer institution, students must meet with their faculty advisor to develop a schedule that best suits their goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to:

1. Explain the process and limitations of scientific inquiry.

2. Apply scientific literacy skills to design and perform an experiment, and then evaluate the data collected to draw evidence-based conclusions.

3. Show an understanding of the fundamental laws, theories, and concepts of inorganic chemistry.

4. Analyze data and interpret charts, graphs, and tables to draw valid conclusions.

5. Show an understanding of the function concept in graphical form, including linear, polynomial, rational, algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

Required Courses

Course Name

Credits:

Semester Taken

Notes

SDV 100 - College Success Skills

1 credit

ENG 111 - College Composition I

Prerequisite(s): EDE 10, co-enrollment in EDE 11, or other placement measures.

3 credits

MTH Elective (choose 1):

MTH 161 - Precalculus l Additional Course Option: MTH 263.

Prerequisite(s): MDE 60 with co-enrollment in MDE 61 or other placement methods.

3 credits

CHM 111 - General Chemistry I

Prerequisite(s): Ready for ENG 111 (or EDE 11 + ENG 111) AND ready for MTH 161 or (MDE 61 + MTH 161).

4 credits

ENG 112 - College Composition II

Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or departmental approval.

3 credits

Arts/Humanities Elective (choose 1):

ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic Additional Course Options: ART 102, CST 130, CST 151, MUS 121, MUS 226, PHI 100, PHI 111, PHI 220, REL 230, REL 100.

3 credits

Communication or Foreign Language (choose 1):

CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking Additional Course Options: CST 110, SPA 101, SPA 102, FRE 101, FRE 102, ASL 101, ASL 102, ASL 201, ASL 202.

3 credits

MTH Elective (choose 1):

MTH 162 - Precalculus ll Additional Course Option: MTH 264.

Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or other placement methods.

3 credits

CHM 112 - General Chemistry II

Prerequisite(s): CHM 111 with a grade of C or better.

4 credits

Social/Behavioral Science Elective (choose 1) 3 credits:

PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology Additional Course Options: SOC 200, SOC 211, ECO 201, ECO 202, PLS 135.

Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 111.

3 credits

MTH 245 - Statistics l Additional Course Option: MTH 263.

Prerequisite(s): MTH 154 or MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or other placement methods.

3 credits

Physics Elective (choose 1):

PHY 201 - General College Physics I Additional Course Option: PHY 241.

Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better, or other placement methods.

4 credits

Biology or Advanced Math (choose 1):

BIO 101 - General Biology I Advanced Math Additional Course Options: MTH 263, MTH 265.

4 credits

Social/Behavioral Science Elective (choose 1) 3 credits:

SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology Additional Course Options: PSY 200, SOC 211, ECO 201, ECO 202, PLS 135.

3 credits

Literature Elective (choose 1)

ENG 255 - World Literature Additional Course Options: ENG 225, ENG 245, ENG 246, ENG 258, ENG 275.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or departmental approval.

3 credits

Physics Elective (choose 1):

PHY 202 - General College Physics II Additional Course Option: PHY 242.

Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 with a grade of C or better AND MTH 162 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better or other math placement methods.

4 credits

Biology or Advanced Math (choose 1):

BIO 102 - General Biology II

Prerequisite(s): BIO 101.

4 credits

Advanced Math Additional Course Options: MTH 264, MTH 265, MTH 267.

History Elective (choose 1):

HIS 111 - World Civilization Pre-1500 CE Additional Course Options: HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 112.

3 credits

Approved Elective

Course Name

Credits:

Semester Taken

Notes

Approved Elective (choose 1): Credits / Units: 3

HLT 110 - Personal and Community Health

3 credits

ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic

3 credits

ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern

3 credits

CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry I

Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 with grade of C or better.

3 credits

EDU 200 - Foundations of Education

3 credits

ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications

3 credits

CST 130 - Introduction to the Theatre

3 credits

CST 151 - Film Appreciation I

3 credits

MUS 121 - Music in Society

3 credits

MUS 226 - World Music

3 credits

CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking

3 credits

CST 110 - Introduction to Human Communication

3 credits

SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I

4 credits

SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II

Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 1 or two years of successful completion of high school Spanish, or demonstrated experiential learning, or by placement test, or equivalent.

4 credits

FRE 101 - Beginning French I

4 credits

FRE 102 - Beginning French II

Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 or two years of successful completion of high school French, or demonstrated experiential learning, or by placement test, or equivalent.

4 credits

ASL 101 - American Sign Language I

4 credits

ASL 201 - American Sign Language III

Prerequisite(s): ASL 102 or by placement.

3 credits

ASL 202 - American Sign Language IV

Prerequisite(s): ASL 201 or by placement.

3 credits

PHI 220 - Ethics and Society

3 credits

REL 230 - Religions of the World

3 credits

PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy

3 credits

REL 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion

3 credits

PHI 111 - Logic

3 credits

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 60

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

Science students must complete 9 math credits. Students may choose from the following math courses: MTH 161, MTH 162, MTH 167, MTH 245, MTH 263, MTH 264, and MTH 265. Please note that students cannot receive credit for both MTH 167 and MTH 161/MTH 162. Students intending to transfer to VCU must take MTH 161 and MTH 162 to receive credit for the VCU Precalculus course. MTH 263 and MTH 264 are recommended for chemistry and physics majors. Biology majors should consult with their intended transfer institution and their advisor to choose the most appropriate math courses.

PHY 201/PHY 202 is recommended for Biology or Chemistry majors and PHY 241/PHY 242 is recommended for Physics majors. Other lab science courses may be used to satisfy this requirement. Please see your advisor to discuss this further.

Students must complete either the General Biology sequence or Advanced Math. The following courses will count for the Advanced Math requirement: MTH 263, MTH 264, MTH 265. MTH 263, MTH 264, MTH 265 is preferred for chemistry and Physics majors. BIO 101 and BIO 102 is preferred for Biology, Biochemistry , and Environmental Science majors. Pre-med students should meet with their advisor to determine the best course option.

Students who have not satisfied the foreign language requirement at their intended transfer institution should consider taking foreign language for this course requirement.

Elective course: Students who are interested in pursuing a career in science education should take EDU 200 for the elective course. Students should consult with their advisor and/or transfer institution to determine the most appropriate elective.

Notes:

Course Name	Credits:	Semester Taken	Notes
Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook Major: Science, AS
Science, AS PURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in a science program such as biology, chemistry, physics, pre-med, pre-dentistry, and environmental science. CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Science (AS) degree is a major related to an area such as business administration, engineering, science, and social sciences that takes 2 years for full time students to complete. Students receiving an AS degree intend to transfer to four-year colleges. TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is designed for transfer. Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study. More information can also be found at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/ PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Because transfer requirements will vary based upon the intended transfer institution, students must meet with their faculty advisor to develop a schedule that best suits their goals. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to: 1. Explain the process and limitations of scientific inquiry. 2. Apply scientific literacy skills to design and perform an experiment, and then evaluate the data collected to draw evidence-based conclusions. 3. Show an understanding of the fundamental laws, theories, and concepts of inorganic chemistry. 4. Analyze data and interpret charts, graphs, and tables to draw valid conclusions. 5. Show an understanding of the function concept in graphical form, including linear, polynomial, rational, algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
Required Courses
SDV 100 - College Success Skills	1 credit
ENG 111 - College Composition I Prerequisite(s): EDE 10, co-enrollment in EDE 11, or other placement measures.	3 credits
MTH Elective (choose 1):
MTH 161 - Precalculus l Additional Course Option: MTH 263. Prerequisite(s): MDE 60 with co-enrollment in MDE 61 or other placement methods.	3 credits
CHM 111 - General Chemistry I Prerequisite(s): Ready for ENG 111 (or EDE 11 + ENG 111) AND ready for MTH 161 or (MDE 61 + MTH 161).	4 credits
ENG 112 - College Composition II Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or departmental approval.	3 credits
Arts/Humanities Elective (choose 1):
ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic Additional Course Options: ART 102, CST 130, CST 151, MUS 121, MUS 226, PHI 100, PHI 111, PHI 220, REL 230, REL 100.	3 credits
Communication or Foreign Language (choose 1):
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking Additional Course Options: CST 110, SPA 101, SPA 102, FRE 101, FRE 102, ASL 101, ASL 102, ASL 201, ASL 202.	3 credits
MTH Elective (choose 1):
MTH 162 - Precalculus ll Additional Course Option: MTH 264. Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or other placement methods.	3 credits
CHM 112 - General Chemistry II Prerequisite(s): CHM 111 with a grade of C or better.	4 credits
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (choose 1) 3 credits:
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology Additional Course Options: SOC 200, SOC 211, ECO 201, ECO 202, PLS 135. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 111.	3 credits
MTH 245 - Statistics l Additional Course Option: MTH 263. Prerequisite(s): MTH 154 or MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or other placement methods.	3 credits
Physics Elective (choose 1):
PHY 201 - General College Physics I Additional Course Option: PHY 241. Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better, or other placement methods.	4 credits
Biology or Advanced Math (choose 1):
BIO 101 - General Biology I Advanced Math Additional Course Options: MTH 263, MTH 265.	4 credits
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (choose 1) 3 credits:
SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology Additional Course Options: PSY 200, SOC 211, ECO 201, ECO 202, PLS 135.	3 credits
Literature Elective (choose 1)
ENG 255 - World Literature Additional Course Options: ENG 225, ENG 245, ENG 246, ENG 258, ENG 275. Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or departmental approval.	3 credits
Physics Elective (choose 1):
PHY 202 - General College Physics II Additional Course Option: PHY 242. Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 with a grade of C or better AND MTH 162 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better or other math placement methods.	4 credits
Biology or Advanced Math (choose 1):
BIO 102 - General Biology II Prerequisite(s): BIO 101.	4 credits
Advanced Math Additional Course Options: MTH 264, MTH 265, MTH 267.
History Elective (choose 1):
HIS 111 - World Civilization Pre-1500 CE Additional Course Options: HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 112.	3 credits
Approved Elective
Course Name	Credits:	Semester Taken	Notes
Approved Elective (choose 1): Credits / Units: 3
HLT 110 - Personal and Community Health	3 credits
ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic	3 credits
ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern	3 credits
CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 with grade of C or better.	3 credits
EDU 200 - Foundations of Education	3 credits
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications	3 credits
CST 130 - Introduction to the Theatre	3 credits
CST 151 - Film Appreciation I	3 credits
MUS 121 - Music in Society	3 credits
MUS 226 - World Music	3 credits
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking	3 credits
CST 110 - Introduction to Human Communication	3 credits
SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I	4 credits
SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 1 or two years of successful completion of high school Spanish, or demonstrated experiential learning, or by placement test, or equivalent.	4 credits
FRE 101 - Beginning French I	4 credits
FRE 102 - Beginning French II Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 or two years of successful completion of high school French, or demonstrated experiential learning, or by placement test, or equivalent.	4 credits
ASL 101 - American Sign Language I	4 credits
ASL 201 - American Sign Language III Prerequisite(s): ASL 102 or by placement.	3 credits
ASL 202 - American Sign Language IV Prerequisite(s): ASL 201 or by placement.	3 credits
PHI 220 - Ethics and Society	3 credits
REL 230 - Religions of the World	3 credits
PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy	3 credits
REL 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion	3 credits
PHI 111 - Logic	3 credits
Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 60 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details. Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first. Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate. Science students must complete 9 math credits. Students may choose from the following math courses: MTH 161, MTH 162, MTH 167, MTH 245, MTH 263, MTH 264, and MTH 265. Please note that students cannot receive credit for both MTH 167 and MTH 161/MTH 162. Students intending to transfer to VCU must take MTH 161 and MTH 162 to receive credit for the VCU Precalculus course. MTH 263 and MTH 264 are recommended for chemistry and physics majors. Biology majors should consult with their intended transfer institution and their advisor to choose the most appropriate math courses. PHY 201/PHY 202 is recommended for Biology or Chemistry majors and PHY 241/PHY 242 is recommended for Physics majors. Other lab science courses may be used to satisfy this requirement. Please see your advisor to discuss this further. Students must complete either the General Biology sequence or Advanced Math. The following courses will count for the Advanced Math requirement: MTH 263, MTH 264, MTH 265. MTH 263, MTH 264, MTH 265 is preferred for chemistry and Physics majors. BIO 101 and BIO 102 is preferred for Biology, Biochemistry , and Environmental Science majors. Pre-med students should meet with their advisor to determine the best course option. Students who have not satisfied the foreign language requirement at their intended transfer institution should consider taking foreign language for this course requirement. Elective course: Students who are interested in pursuing a career in science education should take EDU 200 for the elective course. Students should consult with their advisor and/or transfer institution to determine the most appropriate elective.
Notes: