2021-2023 Catalog

Associate of Science Transfer, Life Sciences

This program of study provides core courses in science and mathematics in the context of a Native American Studies curriculum for students interested in pursuing careers in marine biology, health sciences or natural resources. The Life Sciences degree is designed to meet most of the prerequisites for entrance into a four-year college or university science program in Washington State. The number of required non-science courses is reduced therefore transfer students must complete additional General University Requirements (GUR/GER) after transfer. Students completing the Life Sciences degree will be given priority status for admission by most Washington State baccalaureate granting institutions and will be given junior status. Students need to consult with their advisor before selecting courses to ensure that they meet the requirements of the college or university to which they plan to transfer.

Northwest Indian College Requirements

Required (11 Credits)

CMST 101Introduction to Oral Communication

4

Or

CMST 210Interpersonal Communication

4

Or

CMST 220Public Speaking

4

 

CMPS 101Introduction to Computers

3

HMDV 110Introduction to Successful Learning

4

NOTE: CMPS 101 or above; If a computer course coded NE (Non-transfer Elective) is substituted then 3 additional credits of Transfer Electives (coded TE) must be chosen.

Northwest Indian College Foundational Requirements (20 Credits)

CSOV 101Introduction to Cultural Sovereignty

5

CSOV 102The Languages of Our Ancestors

5

CSOV 120Reclaiming our History

5

POLS 225History of Federal Indian Policy

5

CSOV 102: One or more Native language courses totaling at least 5 credits. Consult with an advisor regarding satisfying general education requirements. Requires approval by the Dean of Academics.

General Education Requirements (5 Credits)

ENGL 101English Composition I

5

Quantitative Skills 10 credit requirement - met in Core Requirements

Humanities and Social Sciences Distribution 15 credit requirement - met in Foundational Requirements

Core Program Requirements (45 credits)

BIOL 201Cell Biology: Creation, Energy and the Gift of Life

5

BIOL 202Plant Biology: Honoring the Gifts of Plants

5

BIOL 203Animal Biology: Our Relatives

5

CHEM 121General Chemistry I

5

CHEM 122General Chemistry II

5

CHEM 123General Chemistry III

5

MATH 107Elementary Statistics I

5

MATH 124Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

5

MATH 125Calculus & Analytic Geometry II

5

Electives (9 Credits)

Additional credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, or other sciences chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 90