Associate of Arts & Sciences

Major: Science

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Length: Two-year Program - Four semesters

Purpose: With the continuing emphasis on scientific progress and technological developments in today’s society, there is a constant demand for scientists and persons with scientific training in business, industry, government, and the health care professions. The Science major is designed for those who are preparing to transfer into a science or health care program at a four-year college or university. Among the many baccalaureate degree programs available in this area are:
 

Agriculture  Geology Pre-Pharmacy
Biology Home Economics Physical Therapy
Chemistry Mathematics Physics
Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Medicine Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Dentistry Nursing Science Education
Forestry Health & Physical Education  

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Science program requires, as a minimum, satisfactory completion of the following high school units: 4 units of English, 3 units of college preparatory mathematics, 1 unit of laboratory science, and 1 unit of social science. Students with deficiencies will require Developmental Studies.


Program Requirements: Although the major emphasis in this curriculum is on mathematics, the biological sciences, and the physical sciences, the curriculum also includes courses in humanities and social sciences. Electives are provided so that the student can select the appropriate courses for his pre professional or scientific program as required in the first two years of a four-year college or university. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the counseling office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. In order to prepare for junior class standing at a four-year college or university, the student usually must complete a program at the community college which is comparable in length and course content to the first two years of the program at the four-year institution. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree with a major in Science.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
ENG 111  College Composition I   3 0  3
HIS History I (HIS 101 or 121) 3 0 3
MTH* Calculus (or Pre-Calculus) 3 0 3
SDV 101 Orientation to Science 2 0 2
  Science with Lab 3 3 4
  TOTAL 14 3 15
         
  Second Semester      
SDV 295 Topics in Orientation to Science II 1 0 1
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 0 3
HIS History II (HIS 102 or 122) 3 0 3
MTH* Calculus (or Pre-Calculus) 3 0 3
HLT/PED Health or Physical Education 0 2 1
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts      
  or Approved Elective 3 0 3
  Science with Lab 3 3 4
  TOTAL 16 5 18
         
  Third Semester      
ENG English (ENG 241, 243 or
ENG 251)** 		3 0 3
HLT/PED Health or Physical Education 0 2 1
MTH* Calculus or Approved Elective 3 0 3
Elective Social Science Elective 3 0 3
  Science with Lab 3 3 4
  TOTAL 12 5 14
         
  Fourth Semester      
MTH 240 Statistics 3 0 3
SPD 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 0 3
Elective Social Science Elective 3 0 3
  Elective 3 0 3
  Science with Lab 3 3 4
  TOTAL 15 3 16

Total Credits for the Science Major ... 63

*MATH REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 9 semester hours of mathematics is required for the SCIENCE major. This MUST include a semester of calculus. One of the following options is recommended:
**MTH 163-271-240 9 semester hours
**MTH 271-272-240 9 semester hours
MTH 175-176-177-178-240 13 semester hours
**MTH 163-164-240-271 12 semester hours
MTH 175-177 Co requisite Courses
MTH 176-178 Co requisite Courses
**Plus approved math/science elective