Natural Sciences
Overview
Science is an integral part of general education. GateWay courses provide
direct preparation in theory and practice for business, health-care and
industry occupations as well as the foundation for University-bound transfer
students.
Types of Sciences
A degree with an emphasis on Science may lead to a career in areas
including:
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Education
- Exercise Science
- Food Product Safety
- Nutrition
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- Physics
- Public Health
- Forest Services
- Wildlife
- Conservation
- Zoology
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Everyday Life
Understanding the basics of science is also necessary in
your everyday life to make informed and rational decisions
whenever you're faced with information regarding:
- New health risks, medical discoveries or disease treatments
- News reports on environmental issues
- New scientific discoveries
- Being an informed citizen on political decisions related to
scientific research
Science is a key component to many health care and technical fields.
Biological, Environmental, Physical and Natural Sciences provide the
background knowledge needed to understand important concepts and key terms
in many fields.
Courses
Science classes include:
- Human Anatomy & Physiology: Intro, Parts I & II
- Biology: General, Environmental, Marine, Micro, Allied Health
- Nutrition
- Physical Geography
- Chemistry: General, Organic & Fundamental
- Physics
- Meteorology
