Science and Math, Associate of Arts Degree Area of Emphasis
Banner Code: 3_AA_SCMA
Control Number: 18055
Financial Aid Eligible
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.
Associate Degree Requirements
Unit Requirement
Complete at least 60 units of acceptable college work with a minimum of 12 units completed in residence at Coastline. Earn an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher from all colleges attended and a 2.0 or higher grade point average at Coastline.
*Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation and/or disqualification) during the semester graduation is petitioned.
Program of Study
Complete the required courses in one of the programs as detailed In the Requirements for the Major section of this catalog. All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
General Education
Complete one of the three General Education options below (visit the General Education page for details):
Option 1 — AA/AS Local Degree GE: designed for students pursuing an Associate degree and who may or may not be planning to transfer to a four-year university. The degree is transferable to many colleges and universities.
Option 2—CSU GE Breadth: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU system. It may also be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.
Option 3—IGETC: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU or UC system. It also may be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.
Global and Multicultural Studies Requirement
Complete at least 2.5 units from any Global and Multicultural Studies courses. See what courses fulfill the Global and Multicultural Studies Requirement.
Requirements for the Degree
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 | |
Physical Anthropology | ||
Introduction to Astronomy | ||
Astronomy Laboratory | ||
Stellar Astronomy | ||
Cosmology | ||
Tools of Astronomy | ||
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 | |
Biology of Aging | ||
Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
Diversity of Organisms | ||
Pharmacology | ||
General Microbiology | ||
Human Anatomy | ||
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | ||
Human Physiology | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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 |