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Pre-Optometry, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 60
Pre-professional studies include programs in the health sciences (nutrition, dietetics, occupational therapy, nursing), pre-veterinary medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, and pre-optometry. Pre-professional studies pathway is designed to complete pre-requisite undergraduate coursework for students seeking transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree and ultimately a graduate/doctoral professional program. General education requirements may vary among four-year institutions. Check with intended transfer institution for specific general education requirements.
All program courses may not transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Pre-Professional (Pre-Optometry) Associate in Science degree emphasis_ program, the graduate will be able to:
- Apply and explain complex biological processes including genetics, metabolism, cellular and organismal biology.
- Apply and explain the principles of atomic and molecular structure to predict chemical properties and chemical reactivity, and thermodynamics.
- Apply and explain the core areas of physics (classical mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics) and the supporting mathematics.
- Demonstrate an ability to conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results, while observing responsible and ethical scientific conduct.
- Demonstrate an ability to employ modern library search tools to locate, retrieve, and evaluate scientific information.
- Demonstrate an ability to gain entry into professional schools, graduate programs, or the job market.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to transmit complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Employ critical thinking and efficient problem-solving skills.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| BIS 150 ◊ # Principles of Biology I | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| BIS 151 ◊ # Principles of Biology II | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| CHM 141 # ◊ General Chemistry II | Core Course | 5 |
| MAT 131 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 8-10 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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Note: Take two course sequence Science courses for Program Electives in Semester Three.
| MAT 170 # ◊ Elementary Statistics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 4 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 4-5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14-15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
Note: Take two course sequence Science courses for Program Electives in Semester Four.
GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.
| BIS 101 ◊ Human Biology | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| BIS 222 ◊ # Principles of Microbiology | Core Course | 4 |
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| BIS 240 ◊ # Human Anatomy & Physiology I | Core Course | 4 |
| BIS 241 # ◊ Human Anatomy & Physiology II | Core Course | 4 |
| CHM 234 # ◊ Organic Chemistry I | Core Course | 5 |
| CHM 235 # ◊ Organic Chemistry II | Core Course | 5 |
| PHY 101 ◊ # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| PHY 102 General Physics (Electricity, Magnetism, Optics & Modern Physics) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/
Note: All program required courses require an earned grade of ‘C’ or higher, in order to pass onto the next course in the program sequence.
This is a generic outline of courses for this program of study. Requirements may vary based on undergraduate major and/or chosen transfer school. Students generally choose a major with a strong science foundation. Meet with the curriculum counselor for specific transfer school recommendations.
Chairperson: Sheldon Turner, Ext. 3008; email: sheldonturner@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |