Science and Math, Associate of Arts Degree
Banner Code: 3_AA_SCMA
Control Number: 18055
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Courses in the Science and Math area develop an understanding of mathematical and scientific methods and knowledge. Continuing study in science and math will prepare students for a wide range of careers in technology, the health field, education, research, engineering, and business.
Some university majors within Science and Math include: Accounting, Astronomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Geography, Marketing, Math, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, and Veterinary Medicine.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Design and apply the process of science to address a hypothesis.
- Find, select, evaluate, and communicate scientific information present in primary research literature, mass media, online, or other sources.
- Adequately explain thinking and mathematical processes, and justify mathematical solutions effectively and accurately.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| Select at least 18 units of the following: At least one course should be a science course and at least one should be a math course. | 18 | |
| Biology of Aging | ||
or BIOL C120 | Biology of Aging | |
| Physical Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy | ||
| Astronomy Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Biology | ||
| Introduction to Biology Lecture/Lab | ||
| Introduction to Biology Lab | ||
| Introduction to the Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Introduction to Marine Science | ||
| Marine Science Lab | ||
| Medical Terminology for Health Professionals | ||
| Human Ecology | ||
or ECOL C100 | Human Ecology | |
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Diversity of Organisms | ||
| Pharmacology | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Pathophysiology | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
or CHEM C281 | Biochemistry | |
| Genetics | ||
| Work Based Learning Llimited to a maximum of 3 units. | ||
| Work Based Learning Llimited to a maximum of 3 units. | ||
| Principles of Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Preparation for General Chemistry | ||
| Survey of Chemistry and Physics | ||
or PHYS C140 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics | |
| General Chemistry A | ||
| General Chemistry A Lab | ||
| General Chemistry B | ||
| General Chemistry B Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry A | ||
| Organic Chemistry A Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry B | ||
| Organic Chemistry B Lab | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Physical Geography Lab | ||
| General Geology | ||
| Geology Lab | ||
| Earth Sciences for Teachers | ||
| California Geology | ||
| Historical Geology | ||
| Historical Geology Lab | ||
| Introduction to Marine Science | ||
| Marine Sciences Lab | ||
| Liberal Arts Mathematics | ||
| Statistics for Elementary Teachers | ||
| Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | ||
| Geometry for Elementary Teachers | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry | ||
| Business Calculus | ||
| Finite Mathematics With Applications | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus 1 | ||
| Calculus 2 | ||
| Calculus 3 | ||
| Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | ||
| Mathematical Sciences Work Based Learning | ||
| Conceptual Physics | ||
| Conceptual Physics Lab | ||
| Algebra Based Physics: Mechanics | ||
| Algebra Based Physics: Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics | ||
| Calculus Based Physics: Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Calculus Based Physics: Modern Physics | ||
| Units Required for Area of Emphasis | 18 | |
| Local General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC pattern | Varies | |
| Electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Units | 60 | |