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Associate of Science-Physical Science

Associate of Science
Richard Bland College

Outcomes

1 Solve scientific problems using appropriate mathematical tools and skills— such as algebra, calculus, statistics, etc. 2 Acquire and analyze data and use quantitative reasoning to draw scientific conclusions from experiments. 3 Identify and explain the contemporary ideas and theories of physics, chemistry, and the physical sciences. 4 Apply scientific methodologies to test hypotheses, conduct scientific investigations, analyze experimental results, and draw informed conclusions. 5 Clearly formulate questions, critically evaluate sources, and critique the soundness of logical arguments. 6 Communicate effectively orally and in writing using the structures and stylistic conventions specific to their chosen discipline. 7 Recognize and articulate the interplay and influences that exist between the physical and quantitative sciences and history, social forces, and the human experience.


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Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

Required courses include: Calculus I/II, Multivariable Calculus, General Chemistry I/II, and Organic Chemistry or University Physics.

Considerations When Selecting Courses

Required courses include: Calculus I/II, Multivariable Calculus, General Chemistry I/II, and Organic Chemistry or University Physics.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Richard Bland College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses This degree is appropriate for prospective majors in Chemistry and Physics.
Doing More With Your Degree
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Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Science-Physical Science
60
Associate of Science-Physical Science
60
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
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Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 30 credits may be applied to this program.
Art of Language and Ideas
9
Required English Courses
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Art of Language and Ideas
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Those planning to pursue Pharmacy shold take Comm 101.
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Language and History of Fine Arts
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Choose one course from Language and History of Fine Arts
Language and History of Fine Arts
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Human Experience
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Select one course from the Human Experience
Human Experience
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
U.S. and World Cultures
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
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U.S. and World Cultures
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning
12
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students must take all courses listed below.
Required Course: Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Investigation of the Natural World
16
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Choose required courses show for Investigation of the Natural World.
Investigation of the Natural World
16
Earn 16 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Computer Proficiency
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
3-4 Credit Hours from Computer Proficiency. If you have taken CSCI 202 and CSCI 203 before Fall 2021 it will apply to the Computer Proficiency requirement for the AA or AS degrees.
Computer Proficiency
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Electives
12
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
12-15 Credit Hours to accumulate a total of 60 hours and satisfy graduation requirements. Recommended electives in Math: MATH 271. Recommended electives in CHEM or CHEM ENG: PHYS 201, PHYS 202. Recommended electives in PHY and ENG: MATH 254, CSCI 221.
Electives
12
Earn 12 credits by completing any available course
Foreign Language
0
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
It is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their foreign language requirements.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion The completion of an Associate’s Degree program at Richard Bland allows our students to seamlessly transfer to any of our 40+ partner colleges and universities, provided that they meet the GPA requirements for their chosen institution.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning https://www.rbc.edu/academics/apibclep-credit/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Richard Bland College
College Level Information
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? At Richard Bland College, we prepare our students for a lifetime of endless potential. Our campus is diverse and inclusive and offers academically rigorous programs grounded in the liberal arts tradition of William & Mary, guaranteed admissions to more than 40 other colleges and universities, small class sizes, student-run clubs, a selective honors program, athletics, and on-campus housing. Every student has access to support services to help them achieve their personal goals and to help them prepare for university transfer.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year The catalog year is determined by the first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://www.rbc.edu/why-rbc/four-year-transfer-partners/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

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Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Randolph-Macon CollegeChemistry - General (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeChemistry - Biochemistry (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeChemistry - Education (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeChemistry - Forensic Science (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeChemistry - Research (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Bridgewater CollegeChemistry Major - BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityAtmospheric Sciences, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityAstronomy, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Earth ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in GeologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in GeologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in GeologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in Earth and Environmental SciencesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences (Online Program)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityGeology, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityGeology, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryGeology (Environmental) - Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Physics: Biophysics BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Physics: Biophysics BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Physics: Dual Degree Engineering BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Physics: Dual Degree Engineering BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Physics: General Physics BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Physics: General Physics BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Physics: Teacher Preparation in Physics BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Physics: Teacher Preparation in Physics BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Physics: Engineering Physics Concentration BABachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Physics: Engineering Physics Concentration BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Physics EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityPhysics, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryPhysics - Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityPhysics-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityAstrophysics-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearNot Specified
University of Mary WashingtonBS in Physics: Applied PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Arts in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPhysics Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPhysics with concentration in Nanoscience, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPhysics with concentration in Pre-Medical, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityPhilosophy (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityPhysics (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityPhysics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegePhysics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Biological ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Sweet Briar CollegeBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry, Major in BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in Biophysical ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Chemistry: Biochemistry BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Chemistry BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Chemistry: Teacher Preparation in Chemistry BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Chemistry EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityChemistry, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearNot Specified
George Mason UniversityChemistry, BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - (DNIMAS) TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - Secondary Education ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - Pre-Medicine ConcentrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Chemistry - Pre-Medicine (DNIMAS) TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryChemistry - Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityChemistry-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS in Biochemistry-ACS Cert.BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
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University of Mary WashingtonBS in Chemistry-ACS CertifiedBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
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Randolph CollegeBachelor of Science in Chemical PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
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Randolph CollegeBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry with concentration in Biochemistry, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry with concentration in Chemical Modeling, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry with concentration in Chemical Science, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry with concentration in Professional Chemist, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityChemistry with concentration in Professional Chemist with Honors, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityChemistry (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityChemistry (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBA in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.Management Occupations
11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-1051.00Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-4099.00Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherAll life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4099.01Quality Control AnalystsConduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4099.03Remote Sensing TechniciansApply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-2011.00AstronomersObserve, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-2012.00PhysicistsConduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1054.00Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9041.00Architectural and Engineering ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
11-9041.01Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersDefine, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.Management Occupations
25-1032.00Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-4043.00Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansAssist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-2042.00Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersStudy the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-2043.00HydrologistsResearch the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and return to the ocean and atmosphere.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-2032.00Materials ScientistsResearch and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-2021.00Atmospheric and Space ScientistsInvestigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4031.00Chemical TechniciansConduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1052.00Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-2031.00ChemistsConduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4013.00Food Science TechniciansWork with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of food or beverage products. Includes technicians who assist in research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4092.00Forensic Science TechniciansCollect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 60 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Science-Physical Science at Richard Bland College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $209 Per Credit $12,540 $0 $12,540
Fees
Comprehensive Fee $78 Per Credit $4,680 0 $4,680 Comprehensive Fee
Technology Fee $16 Per Credit $960 0 $960 Technology Fee
Distance Education Fee $26 Per Credit $1,560 0 $1,560 Distance Education Fee
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.