Laboratory Sciences
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS, 60 CREDITS
Riverland’s Laboratory Science AA degree offers students a strong foundation in science and hands-on lab experience. Designed for those pursuing careers in medical, research, or industrial labs, the program provides transfer pathways to four-year universities like UMR and includes valuable internships with partners like the Hormel Institute and NuTek Biosciences. Graduates are prepared for entry-level lab work or continued education in health and science fields.
Location: AustinProgram Starts: Fall
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
Faculty: Jill Wagner | 507-433-0693 | Jill.Wagner@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.
| Course | Title | Credits |
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Biology and Chemistry Courses
Take 5 courses totaling 22 credits from the following: |
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| BIOL1091 | General Biology I (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| CHEM1201 |
General Chemistry I (Goal 3 & 10)
OR CHEM1210 |
5 CR |
| CHEM1202 |
General Chemistry II (Goal 2 & 3)
OR CHEM1211 |
5 CR |
| BIOL2021 | Anatomy and Physiology I (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| BIOL2022 |
Anatomy and Physiology II (Goal 2 & 3)
OR BIOL2040 |
4 CR |
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Humanities and Fine Arts
Take 9 credits which must include the following course: |
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| PHIL1130 | Ethics (Goal 6 & 9) | 3 CR |
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History and Social and Behavioral Sciences
Take 9 credits including the course below; one course must be a Goal 8. |
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| PSYC1105 | General Psychology (Goal 5 & 7) | 4 CR |
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Writing
Take 2 courses totaling 6 credits from the following: |
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| ENGL1101 | Composition I (Goal 1 & 2) | 3 CR |
| ENGL1105 | Composition II: Research (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101) | 3 CR |
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Communication
Take 1 course totaling 3 credits. |
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| SPCH1100 |
Fundamentals of Speech (Goal 1 & 9)
OR SPCH1110 |
3 CR |
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Quantitative Reasoning
Take 1 course totaling 4 or 5 credits from the following: |
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| MATH1110 |
College Algebra (Goal 2 & 4)
OR MATH1115 OR Higher MATH Course |
3 CR |
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Physical Education/Health
Take 1 course totaling 1 credit |
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Laboratory Experience
Laboratory experience (at Hormel Institute, Nu-Tek, Hormel R&D or other approved laboratory) |
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| CCLS1000 | First Year Experience | 1 CR |
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ELECTIVES
Take 4 or 5 credits electives depending on Math course taken. |
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Laboratory Sciences program page at riverland.edu.