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Science, General

Program Description

This program is designed to provide students with a basic science background, preparing them to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a degree in such fields as chemistry, biology, physics, geology, or health sciences.  This program is a path for immediate entry into science-based technology careers.

Associate in Arts Degree

The Associate in Arts Degree can be obtained by completing a total of 60 units, including a minimum of 18 units in the major with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better in each course, the general education requirements, and electives.  The major consists of courses selected from the lists below and must include twelve (12) units in courses with laboratory work and at least one course in each of the areas Biological Science and Physical Science.

Required Courses

Biological Science
BIOSC 1*, 2*, 5*, 6*, 10*, 12, 12L*,  14*, 15*, 16, 18, 19*
ANTH 1
Physical Science
ASTR 10
CHEM 1*, 2*, 3*, 4*, 5*, 10*, 11*
GEOG 1
GEOL 1, 2*, 3, 4*, 5
METER 10
PHYSC 12*
PHYS 2*, 4*, 6*, 7*, 8*, 10*

*Laboratory Class

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