What is a “lab science” course?
A laboratory science is one in which a substantial component of student instruction involves the study of natural phenomena, either in the laboratory or in the field. Each institution granting the Associate Degree will determine which of its courses satisfies this requirement. Douglas College has determined that a lab science is one of the following courses: • ASTR 1105 • BIOL 1103, 1105, 1109, 1110, 1203, 1205, 1209, 1210, 2300, 2302, 2304, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2421 • CHEM 1108, 1110, 1210, 2303, 2310, 2321, 2410, 2420, 2421 • GEOG 1110, 1120, 2210, 2220, 2230, 2321 • GEOL 1120, 1121, 1130, 1150, 1200, 2201, 2300, 2320, 2410, 2420, 2421 • PHYS 1107, 1110, 1207, 1210 • SCIE 1106, 1107 These courses can also be used as sciences. ** Please note that some courses are restricted to certain programs or have prerequisites or are no longer offered.
