Pre-Optometry

Associate in Science

Note: Courses listed on degree plan are suggested. Students should consult with their advisor concerning their unique transfer decisions.

Total Degree Credits81-82
General Education Courses
Arts & Humanities
General Education Matrix (Arts & Humanities)3
General Education Matrix (Arts & Humanities)3
Written Communications
ENGL 110College Composition I3
ENGL 120College Composition II3
or ENGL 125 Introduction to Professional Writing
Oral Communications
COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Math, Science & Technology
BIOL 150General Biology I3
BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab1
BIOL 151General Biology II3
BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab1
MATH 103College Algebra4
MICR 202Introductory Microbiology3
MICR 202LIntroductory Microbiology Lab1
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
General Education Matrix (Social & Behavioral Sciences)3
Enrichment
Enrichment Course Matrix - may be fulfilled with applicable Arts & Humanities course2
Diversity
General Education Matrix - may be fulfilled with applicable Arts & Humanities course or Social & Behavioral Sciences course
Total Credits39
 
Pre-Optometry Courses
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I3
BIOL 220LAnatomy and Physiology I Lab1
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II3
BIOL 221LAnatomy and Physiology II Lab1
CHEM 121General Chemistry I4
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry I Lab1
CHEM 122General Chemistry II4
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry II Lab1
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM 241LOrganic Chemistry I Lab1
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II 14
CHEM 242LOrganic Chemistry II Lab 11
MATH 210Elementary Statistics3
MATH 146Applied Calculus I (depends on BS degree desired)3-4
or MATH 265 Calculus III
PHYS 211College Physics I3
PHYS 211LCollege Physics I Lab1
PHYS 212College Physics II3
PHYS 212LCollege Physics II Lab1
Total Credits42-43
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Some colleges will accept Biochemistry and lab for the second semester of Organic Chemistry. CHEM 242L (Organic Chemistry II Lab) is not required by some colleges.