Science (LAX)

This curriculum is designed for the student who intends to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a baccalaureate degree in a natural or physical science. The program provides a broad background in the liberal arts and sciences. By appropriate selection of courses, a student may build a suitable background for further study in a senior college leading to the baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science and conservation, geology, health education or physics.

Dutchess Community College transfers students to a variety of four-year, public and private colleges and universities. Both formal and informal transfer agreements exist. Students are urged to consult their advisor, the faculty and the ACT Center staff about transfer opportunities early in their academic career at Dutchess. 

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.

Students who successfully complete the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences – Science (LAX) will be able to:

• Demonstrate oral communication skills in a clear and organized manner using appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication techniques with regard to subject, purpose and audience.
• Produce writing that is well-organized, well developed and clear.
• Apply the scientific method, develop hypotheses, analyze results and draw conclusions.
• Work with graphical, numerical or symbolic models to solve problems and interpret results.
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology and software applications to produce an output or perform analyses appropriate to their academic program/discipline.
• Formulate or evaluate arguments, problems or opinions and arrive at a solution, position, or hypothesis based on carefully considered evidence.

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.