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Associate in Science General Education 2023-2024: Option 1 (Orange Coast College General Education)

Orange Coast College grants the degree of Associate in Science. Below are the general education requirements for the AS degree.

For additional information regarding earning an Associate in Science Degree, please see the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Only one Associate in Science degree will be awarded to a student by OCC.

Complete a minimum of 18 units distributed among the following. One course may not be used to meet two separate requirements.

Area A: English Communication

Students will be able to read, write, listen, and speak competently while demonstrating critical/analytical thinking skills. Six semester units (or eight quarter units) to include one course from A1 and one course from A2.

A1 English Composition

Course Title Units
ENGL A100Freshman Composition 13
ESL A100ESL College Composition 13
1

With a grade of "C" or better.

A2 Communication and Analytical Thinking

Course Title Units
BUS A139Business Communication3
CMST A100Interpersonal Communication3
CMST A110Public Speaking3
CMST A120Reader's Theater and Oral Interpretation3
CMST A180Introduction to Mass Communications3
CMST A220Essentials of Argumentation3
CMST A240Media Literacy3
CS A262Discrete Structures3
DMAD A181Introduction to Computer Graphics3
ENGL A101Critical Reasoning: Fiction4
or ENGL A101H Critical Reasoning: Fiction Honors
ENGL A102Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction3
or ENGL A102H Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction Honors
ENGL A109Critical Reasoning and Writing for Science and Technology3
MACH A121Computations for Machinists3
MATH A100Liberal Arts Mathematics3
MATH A104Mathematics for Elementary Teachers3
MATH A115College Algebra4
MATH A120Trigonometry3
MATH A140Business Calculus4
MATH A155Finite Mathematics with Applications4
MATH A160Introduction to Statistics4
MATH A170Precalculus4
MATH A180Calculus 14
or MATH A180H Calculus 1 Honors
MATH A182HCalculus 1 and 2 Honors5
MATH A185Calculus 24
or MATH A185H Calculus 2 Honors
MATH A230Introduction to Discrete Mathematics5
MATH A235Applied Linear Algebra3
MATH A280Calculus 34
or MATH A280H Calculus 3 Honors
MATH A285Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations4
or MATH A285H Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Honors
MATH A290HIntroduction to Tensors and Calculus on Manifolds Honors5
PHIL A150Critical Reasoning & Writing3
PHIL A155Introduction to Logic3
PHIL/MATH A220Introduction to Symbolic Logic3
PSYC A160Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences4
PSYC A270Psychology of Learning3
TECH A040Technical Math3

Area B: Physical and Biological Sciences

Students will apply critical thinking skills concerning the causes and effects of natural phenomena and will become familiar with the rational approach that researchers use to analyze data and formulate logical conclusions. Three semester units (or four quarter units).

Course Title Units
ANTH A185Physical Anthropology3
or ANTH A185H Physical Anthropology Honors
ANTH A185LPhys Anthropology Lab1
ASTR A100Introduction to Astronomy3
or ASTR A100H Introduction to Astronomy Honors
ASTR A100LIntroduction to Astronomy Laboratory1
or ASTR A100M Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory Honors
ASTR A101Planetary Astronomy3
ASTR A102Stellar Astronomy3
ASTR A103Cosmology3
ASTR A104Galactic Astronomy3
ASTR A200Introduction to Astrophysics4
or ASTR A200H Introduction to Astrophysics Honors
BIOL A100Principles of Biology4
or BIOL A100H Principles of Biology Honors
BIOL A101The Biology of Cooking4
BIOL A114Basic Microbiology2
BIOL A125Human Biology3
BIOL A180Introduction to Biology for Majors 1: Cell and Molecular Biology4
BIOL A182Zoology3
or BIOL A182H Zoology Honors
BIOL A182LZoology Lab1
BIOL A183Botany3
BIOL A183LBotany Lab1
BIOL A185Introduction to Biology for Majors 2: Ecology, Evolution, Diversity, and Physiology5
BIOL A210General Microbiology5
BIOL A220Human Anatomy5
BIOL A221Anatomy-Physiology4
BIOL A225Human Physiology5
BIOL A283Genetics4
CHEM A100Principles of Chemistry3
CHEM A110Introduction to Chemistry5
CHEM A130Preparation for General Chemistry4
CHEM A180General Chemistry A5
CHEM A185General Chemistry B5
CHEM A220Organic Chemistry A3
CHEM A220LOrganic Chemistry A Lab2
CHEM A225Organic Chemistry B3
CHEM A225LOrganic Chemistry B Laboratory2
ESEC A100Introduction to Environmental Science3
or ESEC A100H Introduction to Environmental Science Honors
ENGR A110Introduction to Engineering and Design3
or ENGR A110H Introduction to Engineering and Design Honors
FN A195Food Science4
GEOG A130Introduction to Weather & Climate3
GEOG A180Physical Geography3
or GEOG A180H Physical Geography Honors
GEOG A180LPhysical Geography Lab1
GEOL A101Age of the Dinosaurs4
GEOL A105General Geology3
or GEOL A105H General Geology Honors
GEOL A105LGeneral Geology Laboratory1
or GEOL A105M General Geology Laboratory Honors
GEOL A106Earth Science for Teachers4
GEOL A110Physical Geology4
GEOL A115California Geology3
GEOL A131Weather and Climate3
GEOL A160Environmental Geology4
GEOL A185Evolution of the Earth3
or GEOL A185H Evolution of the Earth Honors
GEOL A185LEvolution of the Earth Lab1
or GEOL A185M Evolution of the Earth Lab Honors
HORT A100Horticulture Science3
KIN A272Movement Analysis3
KIN A282Introduction to Exercise Physiology3
KIN A282HIntroduction to Exercise Physiology Honors3
MRSC A100Oceanography3
or MRSC A100H Oceanography Honors
MRSC A100LOceanography Laboratory1
or MRSC A100M Oceanography Laboratory Honors
MRSC A180Marine Biology3
MRSC A180LMarine Biology Lab1
MRSC A185Coastal Oceanography3
MRSC A185LCoastal Oceanography Lab1
MRSC A187Marine Mammals3
NS A115Science and Technology in Music3
PHYS A110Conceptual Physics3
PHYS A111Introductory Physics Laboratory1
PHYS A120Algebra Based Physics: Mechanics4
PHYS A125Algebra Based Physics:Electricity/Magnetism4
PHYS A130University Physics 1 (non-majors)4
PHYS A135University Physics 2 (non-majors)4
PHYS A185Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics4
or PHYS A185H Calculus-Based Physics: Mechanics Honors
PHYS A280Calculus Based Physics: Electricity/Magnetism4
PHYS A285Calculus Based Physics: Modern4
PSYC A250Psychobiology3

Area C: Arts and Humanities

Students will develop skill sets associated with the arts and humanities by analyzing aesthetic qualities, evaluating and developing rational arguments, identifying cultural and historical influences, and engaging in artistic expression. Six semester units (or eight quarter units) to include at least one course from C1 and one course from C2.

C1 Arts

Course Title Units
ARCH A105Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 12
ARCH A115Architectural Design and Theory 14
ARCH A171Design Fabrication 12
ARCH A205Architectural Drawing and Design Visualization 23
ARCH A290History of Architecture 13
or ARCH A290H History of Architecture 1 Honors
ARCH A296History of Architecture 23
or ARCH A296H History of Architecture 2 Honors
ART A100Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic3
or ART A100H Honors Survey of Western Art from Prehistory Through Gothic
ART A101Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern3
or ART A101H Honors Survey of Western Art from Renaissance to Modern
ART A102Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art History3
ART A103Survey of Asian Art3
ART A107Introduction To Art3
ART A108Women in Art3
ART A109Ancient Greek Art and Architecture3
or ART A109H Ancient Greek Art and Architecture Honors
ART A110Color and Design: Two-Dimensional3
ART A111Color and Design: Three-Dimensional3
ART A114Art of the Ancient Americas3
ART A115Art of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America3
ART A116Furniture Making and Design4
ART A120Beginning Drawing3
or ART A120H Beginning Drawing Honors
ART A125Perspective Drawing3
ART A141Sculpture 13
ART A142Life Sculpture 13
ART A145Exhibition Design 13
ART A147Jewelry 13
ART A150Ceramics 13
ART A263Watercolor 13
ART A269Cartooning 13
CNST A116Furniture Making and Design4
DANC A101Modern Dance 10.5-2
DANC A102Modern 20.5-2
DANC A106Strength and Stretch1-2
DANC A107Conditioning for Dance0.5-2
DANC A108Pilates Mat Work1-2
DANC A110Ballet 10.5-2
DANC A111Ballet 20.5-2
DANC A115Yoga For Dancers0.5-2
DANC A116Latin Dance Styles I0.5-2
DANC A117American Social Dance Styles0.5-2
DANC A118Movement for Longevity1-2
DANC A120Jazz Dance 10.5-2
DANC A121Jazz Dance 20.5-2
DANC A125Tap 10.5-2
DANC A126Tap 20.5-2
DANC A130Mid-Eastern Dance 10.5-2
DANC A135Flamenco Dance 10.5-2
DANC A138African Dance and Drumming I0.5-2
DANC A139Gyrokinesis0.5-2
DANC A143Jazz Dance III2
DANC A144Ballet III2
DANC A145Modern Dance III2
DANC A146Tap III1
DANC A147Flamenco Dance 20.5-2
DANC A148Mid-Eastern Dance 20.5-2
DANC A149Hip-Hop Dance I0.5-2
DANC A150Dance Improvisation I1
DANC A152Pilates Apparatus 11-2
DANC A153Pilates Apparatus 21-2
DANC A155Latin Dance Styles II1
DANC A158African Dance and Drumming II1
DANC A159Hip-Hop Dance II1
DANC A160Dance Composition/Choreography I3
DANC A170Music for Dancers2
DANC A171Modern Dance Basics2
DANC A172Ballet Dance Basics2
DANC A173Jazz Dance Basics2
DANC A174Tap Dance Basics1
DANC A200Appreciation Of Dance3
DANC A203Performing Dance Ensemble I3
DANC A211Repertoire I1-4
DANC A212Repertoire II1-4
DANC A223Performing Dance Ensemble II3
DANC A230World Dance and Culture3
DANC A243Jazz IV2
DANC A244Ballet IV2
DANC A245Modern IV2
DANC A246Tap IV1
DANC A250Dance Improvisation II1
DANC A253Preparation for Audition - Jazz2
DANC A254Preparation for Audition - Ballet2
DANC A255Preparation for Audition - Modern2
DANC A256Preparation for Audition - Tap1
DMAD A151History of Graphic Design3
DMAD A181Introduction to Computer Graphics3
ENGL A117Narrative Journalism3
ENGL A121Short Story Workshop3
ENGL A122Novel Writing I4
ENGL A126Poetry Writing3
ENGL A127Scriptwriting I4
FASH A175Applied Color and Design Theory3
FILM A100History and Appreciation of the Cinema3
or FILM A100H History and Appreciation of the Cinema Honors
FILM A107History of Video Games3
FILM A107HHistory of Video Games Honors3
FILM A109Science Fiction Film3
or FILM A109H Science Fiction Film Honors
FILM A110Film Production 13
FILM A150History of Radio & Television3
HUM A100Introduction to the Humanities3
ID A175Applied Color and Design Theory3
ID A180History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings 13
ID A190Hist Arch/Furnishings 23
MUS A100History and Appreciation of Western Classical Music3
MUS A105Music from Bach Up to Rock3
MUS A115Fundamentals of Music3
MUS A116Basic Guitar2
MUS A120College Choir1
MUS A129Guitar Ensemble1
MUS A132Wind Ensemble1
MUS A133Orchestra1
MUS A139History of Rock Music3
MUS A140Beginning Instruments2
MUS A141Piano 11
MUS A143History of Jazz3
MUS A144Popular Vocal Techniques1.5
MUS A150Intermediate Band/Orchestra2
MUS A161Voice 11
MUS A180Theory 13
MUS A230Jazz Improvisation1
MUS A233Symphonic Chamber Orchestra1
MUS A234Studio Jazz Ensemble1
PHOT A100Basic Digital Photography2
PHOT A101Photography and Society3
PHOT A110Photography with a Smartphone: Theory and Practice3
PHOT A120Introduction to Photography3
or PHOT A120H Introduction to Photography Honors
PHOT A123Introduction to Digital Photography3
PHOT A130History and Appreciation of Photography3
PHOT A230Photography Since 19453
THEA A100Introduction to Theatre3
THEA A101Introduction to History and Literature of the Theatre3
THEA A105Drama and Acting3
THEA A106Acting Fundamentals3
THEA A110Theatre Laboratory Level 12

C2 Humanities

Course Title Units
ANTH A190Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology3
CMST A110Public Speaking3
CMST A120Reader's Theater and Oral Interpretation3
CMST A150Forensics Workshop1-4
CMST A155Intercultural Communications3
CMST A180Introduction to Mass Communications3
ENGL A101Critical Reasoning: Fiction4
or ENGL A101H Critical Reasoning: Fiction Honors
ENGL A102Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction3
or ENGL A102H Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction Honors
ENGL A119Introduction to Creative Writing3
ENGL A140Introduction to Literature3
or ENGL A140H Introduction to Literature Honors
ENGL A141The Bible As Literature3
or ENGL A141H The Bible As Literature Honors
ENGL A143Children's Literature3
or ENGL A143H Children's Literature Honors
ENGL A147Introduction to Science Fiction3
or ENGL A147H Introduction to Science Fiction Honors
ENGL A148Film As Literature3
or ENGL A148H Film As Literature Honors
ENGL A150American Literature Before the 20th Century3
or ENGL A150H American Literature Before the 20th Century Honors
ENGL A151American Literature in the 20th Century3
or ENGL A151H American Literature in the 20th Century Honors
ENGL A152Race, Culture, and Identity in Literature3
or ENGL A152H Race, Culture, and Identify in Literature Honors
ENGL A156California Literature3
or ENGL A156H California Literature Honors
ENGL A160World Literature Through Renaissance3
or ENGL A160H World Literature Through Renaissance Honors
ENGL A161World Literature Since Renaissance3
or ENGL A161H World Literature Since Renaissance Honors
ENGL A168Popular Fiction3
ENGL A170Contemporary Literature3
or ENGL A170H Contemporary Literature Honors
ENGL A173Women Writers3
or ENGL A173H Women Writers Honors
ENGL A176World Mythology3
or ENGL A176H World Mythology Honors
ENGL A179Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Film3
or ENGL A179H Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Film Honors
ENGL A181Shakespeare3
or ENGL A181H Shakespeare Honors
ENGL A187Introduction to Literary Theory3
or ENGL A187H Introduction to Literary Theory Honors
ENGL A222Novel Writing II3
ENGL A227Scriptwriting II4
ENGL A232Novel Writing III3
ENGL A237Scriptwriting III4
ENGL A242Novel Writing IV4
ENGL A247Scriptwriting IV4
ENGL A270Survey of British Literature Before 18003
or ENGL A270H Survey of British Literature Before 1800 Honors
ENGL A275Survey of British Literature After 18003
or ENGL A275H Survey of British Literature After 1800 Honors
ESL A162Advanced Academic Reading & Writing 24.5
ESL A192Advanced Academic Reading and Writing 34.5
ETHS A100Contemporary Ethnic America3
ETHS A150Ethnic Groups in the U.S.: Their Histories3
Foreign Language - Any course numbered A160 - A285H
GNDR A187Women in History3
HIST A101Afro-American History3
HIST A145History of Mexico3
HIST A150Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories3
HIST A151History of the Middle East to 15003
HIST A152History of the Middle East Since 15003
HIST A161World History 13
or HIST A161H World History 1 Honors
HIST A162World History 23
or HIST A162H World History 2 Honors
HIST A170History of the United States to 18763
or HIST A170H History of the United States to 1876 Honors
HIST A175History of the United States Since 18763
or HIST A175H History of the United States Since 1876 Honors
HIST A176Women In U.S. History3
HIST A180Western Civilization 13
or HIST A180H Western Civilization 1 Honors
HIST A185Western Civilization 23
or HIST A185H Western Civilization 2 Honors
HIST A187Women in History3
HIST A195History of England and Greater Britain3
HUM A100Introduction to the Humanities3
HUM A101HThemes in Humanities Honors3
MATH A220Introduction to Symbolic Logic3
PHIL A100Introduction to Philosophy3
PHIL A115Philosophy of Religion3
PHIL A118Aesthetics/Philosophy of Art3
PHIL A120Ethics3
PHIL A125History of Ancient Philosophy3
PHIL A140History of Modern Philosophy3
PHIL A150Critical Reasoning & Writing3
PHIL A165The Theory of Knowledge3
PHIL A185Contemporary Philosophy3
PHIL A220Introduction to Symbolic Logic3
PUBH A203Health and Social Justice3
PSYC A255Abnormal Psychology3
RLST A100Introduction to Religious Studies3
RLST A110World Religion3
RLST A115Philosophy of Religion3
RLST A135Religion, Spirituality and Society3
RLST A150Eastern Thought3
RLST A151Early and Western Religions3

Area D: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Students will use the theoretical and methodological principles of the social and behavioral sciences to explain and evaluate institutions, groups, and individuals across social, economic, and global contexts of historical periods. Three semester units (or four quarter units).

Course Title Units
ANTH A100Cultural Anthropology3
or ANTH A100H Cultural Anthropology Honors
ANTH A102Native American3
ANTH A105Anthropology of Nonverbal Behavior3
ANTH A187Introduction to Primate Studies3
ANTH A190Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology3
ANTH A220Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion3
ANTH A280Introduction to Archaeology3
CDE A126Teaching in a Diverse Society3
CDE A180Child, Growth and Development3
CDE A190Family, School and Community Partnerships3
CMST A155Intercultural Communications3
CMST A165Men, Women, and Communication3
CMST A260Organizational Communication3
COUN A107Chicana/o & Latina/o Experience and Success in Higher Education3
or COUN A107H Chicana/o & Latina/o Experience and Success in Higher Education Honors
ECON A100Economics: General Concepts3
ECON A110Consumer Economics3
ECON A170Microeconomics3
or ECON A170H Microeconomics Honors
ECON A175Macroeconomics3
or ECON A175H Macroeconomics Honors
ETHS A100Contemporary Ethnic America3
ETHS A150Ethnic Groups in the U.S.: Their Histories3
ETHS A190The Ethnic Family3
FASH A170Clothing Design and Selection3
GEOG A190Digital Mapping: Introduction to GIS3
GNDR A100Introduction to Gender Studies3
GNDR A130Women, Politics, and Inequality3
GNDR A165Men, Women, and Communication3
GNDR A187Women in History3
GEOG A100World Regional Geography3
or GEOG A100H World Regional Geography Honors
GEOG A150California Geography3
GEOG A185Cultural Geography3
GLST A101Introduction to Global Studies3
GLST A102Global Issues3
HLED A122Drugs, Health and Society3
HLED A200Introduction to Public Health3
HIST A101Afro-American History3
HIST A140The California Experience3
HIST A145History of Mexico3
HIST A150Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories3
HIST A151History of the Middle East to 15003
HIST A152History of the Middle East Since 15003
HIST A161World History 13
or HIST A161H World History 1 Honors
HIST A162World History 23
or HIST A162H World History 2 Honors
HIST A170History of the United States to 18763
or HIST A170H History of the United States to 1876 Honors
HIST A175History of the United States Since 18763
or HIST A175H History of the United States Since 1876 Honors
HIST A176Women In U.S. History3
HIST A180Western Civilization 13
or HIST A180H Western Civilization 1 Honors
HIST A185Western Civilization 23
or HIST A185H Western Civilization 2 Honors
HIST A187Women in History3
HIST A195History of England and Greater Britain3
HIST A198The World at War3
HTT A125Destination the Americas3
HTT A127Destination Eastern Europe3
HTT A128Destination Africa/Pacific3
HTT A130Cultural Tourism3
PSCI A101Survey of Current Issues3
PSCI A110International Relations3
PSCI A180American Government3
or PSCI A180H American Government Honors
PSCI A185Comparative Politics3
PSCI A188Introduction to Political Theory3
PSCI A190Introduction to American Legal System3
PSCI A200Introduction to Political Science3
PSYC A100Introduction to Psychology3
or PSYC A100H Introduction to Psychology Honors
PSYC A130Life Span Developmental Psychology3
PSYC A165Principles of Human Sexuality 13
PSYC A185Principles of Psychology3
PSYC A190Cross-Cultural Psychology3
or PSYC A190H Cross-Cultural Psychology Honors
PSYC A220Psychology of Personality3
PSYC A255Abnormal Psychology3
PSYC A260Social Psychology3
PSYC A270Psychology of Learning3
PSYC A280Introduction to Experimental Methods4
PUBH A200Introduction to Public Health3
PUBH A202Drugs, Health, and Society3
SJS A101Introduction to Race and Ethnicity3
SJS A102Social Justice and Activism3
SOC A100Introduction to Sociology3
or SOC A100H Introduction to Sociology Honors
SOC A110Introduction to Dating, Relationships, and Marriage3
SOC A150Introduction to Race and Ethnicity3
SOC A185Analysis of Social Problems3
or SOC A185H Analysis of Social Problems Honors
SOC A200Introduction to Research Methods3
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With a grade of "C" or better.