Laboratory Science Associate of Science

Program Overview:

RCTC offers an Associate in Science degree program in Laboratory Science. Upon completion of the Associate degree at RCTC, students can transfer and complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Laboratory Science program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes:

• Explain the scientific method and demonstrate the ability to apply all aspects of it during scientific investigation.
• Demonstrate an ability to understand and apply biological concepts and processes.
• Show proper use of instruments and techniques in the laboratory.
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Additional Information:

This program is articulated with the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science offered by the University of North Dakota. Students who complete this program can continue next two years of study at UND and receive a Bachelor of Science degree in MLS.

LABORATORY SCIENCE AS

MINNESOTA TRANSFER CURRICULUM (MnTC)/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (31 CREDITS)

GOAL 1: COMMUNICATION (10 CREDITS)

• COMM 1114 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr) OR ENGL 1109 – Introduction to Professional and Technical Communication (3 cr)
• ENGL 1117 – Reading and Writing Critically I (4 cr)

GOAL 3: NATURAL SCIENCES (8 CREDITS)

• BIOL 1220 – General Biology I (4 cr)
• CHEM 1127 – Chemical Principles I (4 cr)

GOAL 4: MATHEMATICS/LOGICAL REASONING (3 CREDITS)

• MATH 1115 – College Algebra (3 cr)

GOAL 5: HUMANITIES AND THE FINE ARTS (7 CREDITS)

• PSYC 2618 – General Psychology (4 cr)
• SOC 1614 – Introduction to Sociology (3 cr)

GOAL 6: HUMANITIES AND THE FINE ARTS (3 CREDITS)

• PHIL 1135 – Bioethics (3 cr)

PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS (29 CREDITS)

• BIOL 1200 – Introduction to the Clinical/Research Laboratory (2 cr)
• BIOL 1217 – Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr)
• BIOL 1218 – Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr)
• BIOL 1230 – General Biology II (4 cr) OR BIOL 2020 – Introduction to Molecular Biology Methods (4 cr)
• BIOL 2021 – Microbiology (4 cr)
• CHEM 1118 – General, Organic and Biological Chemistry II (4 cr) OR CHEM 2800 – Biochemistry (3 cr)
• CHEM 1128 – Chemical Principles (4 cr)
• CHEM 2100 – Survey of Organic Chemistry (4 cr)

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCES

FULL-TIME

• Semester 1 (15 CREDITS): BIOL 1220, CHEM 1127, ENGL 1117, MATH 1115
• Semester 2 (14 CREDITS): BIOL 1200, BIOL 1217, BIOL 1230, CHEM 1128
• Semester 3 (16 CREDITS): BIOL 1218, COMM 1114, ENGL 1109, PHIL 1135, SOC 1614
• Semester 4 (15 CREDITS): BIOL 2021, CHEM 2100, CHEM 2800, PSYC 2618

Course descriptions can be found at: RCTC course descriptions