Natural Science, Associate in Science Degree
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Banner Code: 1_AS_NS
Control Number: 14412
Complete eighteen (18) units from the following and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. If a student chooses this degree option, a plan must be developed with a counselor and placed on file prior to petitioning for graduation.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
- UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
- MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AA or AS major requirements as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog.
- MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
- GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AA GE), Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| All coursework must be 100-level or higher | ||
| Astronomy | ||
| Biology | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Environmental Science and Ecology | ||
| Geology | ||
| Marine Science | ||
| Natural Science | ||
| Physics | ||
| Total | 18 | |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies | |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
An introduction to the basic physical principles that govern the universe. This course will present an overview of the general aspects of physics and chemistry including: forces, motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, heat, waves, light, the atom, acids and bases. Satisfies part of the laboratory science requirement for the Elementary Education transfer degree.