Health Sciences, Associate in Science
Health Sciences, Associate in Science
The Health Sciences program will provide students with a strong biology and chemistry foundation and prepare them for entry into a variety of healthcare programs. Coursework for the degree includes some of the prerequisites for occupations such as nursing, physician assistant, dental hygiene, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, medical laboratory technology, radiologic technology, and emergency medical services. Some variation in degree requirements may exist for a particular healthcare program; therefore, it is essential that students refer to the catalog of their intended transfer institution and contact a counselor to ensure that all required coursework is completed.
To earn this degree, students must complete the required courses with a "C" grade or higher.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (19 units): | ||
| ANAT V01 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| ENGL V01A | English Composition | 4 |
| MICR V01 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| PHSO V01 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| PSY V01 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC V01 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Required Additional Courses: | ||
| List A: Select one (1) of the following courses; students must also complete the affiliated laboratory course when indicated (3–5 units): | ||
| BIOL V01 & V01L | Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Laboratory | 3+1 |
| BIOL V12 | Human Biology | 3 |
| BIOL V18 | Human Heredity | 3 |
| CHEM V01A & V01AL | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 3+2 |
| CHEM V20 & V20L | Elementary Chemistry and Elementary Chemistry Laboratory | 4+1 |
| CHEM V21 & V21L | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry and Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory | 3+2 |
| CHEM V30 & V30L | Chemistry for Health Sciences and Chemistry for Health Sciences Laboratory | 4+1 |
| PHYS V01 | Elementary Physics | 5 |
| PHYS V02A & V02AL | General Physics I: Algebra/Trigonometry-Based and General Physics I Laboratory: Algebra/Trigonometry-Based | 4+1 |
| PHYS V03A & V03AL | General Physics I: Calculus-Based and General Physics I Laboratory: Calculus-Based | 4+1 |
| PHYS V04 & V04L | Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers and Mechanics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers | 4+1 |
| List B: Select one (1) of the following courses (3 units): | ||
| BUS V27A | Beginning Medical Terminology | 3 |
| COMM V01 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| COMM V15 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HED V20 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| NS V07 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| SOC V02 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC V03/AES V11 | Racial and Ethnic Group Relations | 3 |
| General Education | ||
This A.S. degree requires completion of the Ventura College General Education pattern. | ||
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| Total Required Major Units | 25–27 | |
| Ventura College General Education Pattern | 29 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (10–16) | |
| Free Electives Required | 15–20 | |
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| Total Units Required for the A.S. Degree | 60 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| PSY V01 or SOC V01 | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Restricted elective selected from List A of the program requirements | 3-5 | |
| PSY V04 or transfer-level course in MATH | 4 | |
| AA/AS GE or free elective | 3 | |
| AA/AS GE Area E2 | 1 | |
| Units/Hours | 14-16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ANAT V01 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| ENGL V01A | English Composition | 4 |
| AA/AS GE or free elective | 3 | |
| AA/AS GE or free elective | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 14 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| AA/AS GE or free elective | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| PHSO V01 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| Restricted elective selected from List B of the program requirements | 3 | |
| AA/AS GE or free elective | 3 | |
| AA/AS GE or free elective | 3 | |
| AA/AS GE or free elective | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MICR V01 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| AA/AS GE or free elective | 3 | |
| AA/AS GE or free elective | 3 | |
| AA/AS GE or free elective | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 13 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 60-62 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Describe the relationship between the individual gross anatomy components of the organ systems of the human body and relate the composition of these systems to their function.
- Describe how the body maintains homeostasis and predict how it will respond when compensating for deviations from homeostasis.
- Compare and contrast taxonomy, biological significance, genetics, and metabolism of microorganisms.