Natural Sciences Area
- Students will demonstrate the ability to critically examine and evaluate scientific observation, hypothesis, or model construction, and to use the scientific method to explain the natural world.
- Students will successfully recognize and comprehend fundamental concepts, principles, and processes about the natural world.
Any student who successfully completes a natural science course for which one of the general education core course options in natural science is an immediate prerequisite shall be considered to have completed the natural sciences core.
In order to fulfill the Natural Sciences area requirement, students must complete both a Physical Science and a Biological Science course. At least one course in the Natural Sciences area must be a core option course (designated with •).
General Education Courses - 6 Credit Hours
New students who were initially admitted as first-time-in-college students in fall
2014 or thereafter, pursuant to s. 1007.25, F.S., must meet foreign language competency
as specified in s. 1007.262, F.S. This competency is ordinarily demonstrated through
completion of two credits of sequential high school foreign language OR successful
completion of two semesters of foreign language at the postsecondary level. Basic
American Sign Language (ASL1400/ASL1401) does not meet this requirement. Prior to
the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, first-time-in-college students
entering a Florida College System institution in fall 2018, and thereafter, pursuant
to s. 1007.25, F.S., must demonstrate competency in civic literacy. Students have
the option to demonstrate competency through completion of POS2041 or AMH2020 or by
achieving a passing score on the AP Government and Politics: United States, AP United
States History, or CLEP: American Government examination.
No more than two physical education/activity semester hours may be used for the AA degree. No more than six hours of Cooperative Education may be used for the AA degree. No more than 30 hours of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit may be used for the AA degree.
• General Education Core. Students must complete at least one identified core course
in each area of study—Communications, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and
Social Sciences—as part of the general education course requirements.
* Minimum grade of "C" required.
+ Prerequisites required.