Associate of Science - Natural Science

Pursue an Associate of Science in Natural Science at Skyline College! Gain hands-on lab experience and prepare for upper division studies. Apply now!

Students completing Associate of Science in Natural Science will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of how the major groups of living organisms are related to each other and of their adaptations for survival. Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts in cell biology, and the experimental approaches take to address them. Write clear and well-argued descriptions of topics in science, based on the course material and articles. Master laboratory techniques including microscopy, spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis, and PCR. Design, perform and analyze experiments. Continue with upper division coursework in Biology.