Emphasis in Mathematics and Science, Associate in Arts

PENDING APPROVAL

The Emphasis in Mathematics and Science is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four year college or university. With careful planning the student will be able to complete lower division transfer preparation while concurrently completing the Associate in Arts degree. This degree is appropriate for the student who desires to attend the University of California, California State University, and many independent colleges and universities.

This degree is NOT appropriate for the student who is pursuing a Baccalaureate degree in majors requiring extensive lower division major preparation.

Careful course selection is essential for successful transfer in a timely fashion without completing unnecessary coursework. Students are encouraged to see a counselor for assistance in developing an education plan that will identify the lower major preparation and general education coursework that corresponds to the intended transfer school.

The counselor will assist the student in determining the appropriateness for the selected major in relationship to declared educational goals. Students may consult www.ASSIST.org for current course articulation in their major. Please refer to the "Essential Transfer Information Checklist" located in the transfer section of the current College Catalog.

Counseling appointments may be scheduled by calling the Guidance and Counseling Office at (209) 954-5650. Failure to consult with a counselor may unnecessarily delay progress toward transfer.

Mathematics courses encourage the understanding of basic mathematical concepts, quantitative reasoning and applications. Natural science courses emphasize experimental methodology, hypothesis testing, and the power of systematic questioning. The student will develop a comprehension of the basic concepts of the physical and biological sciences, and a rigorous understanding of science as a human endeavor, including the limitations as well as the power of scientific inquiry. Transfer majors appropriate for this Area of Emphasis include, but are not limited to: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Geology, Geography, Physics, and Mathematics.

Minimum Units Required: 60

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns with a grade of "C" or better in each course:

  1. California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern with certification for transfer to CSU (42 Units)
  2. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) with certification for transfer to CSU, UC, and many Independent Colleges and Universities (Minimum of 34 units)

Courses Within the Area of Emphasis

Complete a minimum of 18 units with a "C" or better in courses listed below:

AH SC 010

Principles of Animal Science

3

AH SC 010L

Principles of Animal Science Laboratory

1

ANTHR 002

Physical Anthropology

3

ANTHR 002L

Physical Anthropology Laboratory

1

ASTRO 001

Introductory Astronomy

3

ASTRO 001L

Astronomy Laboratory

1

BIOL 001

Core Biology

4

BIOL 002

General Zoology

5

BIOL 003

General Botany

4

BIOL 010

Survey of Biology

4

BIOL 011

Human Biology

4

BIOL 030/PSYCH 030

Human Sexuality

3

BIOL 031

Human Anatomy

4

BIOL 032

Human Physiology

5

BIOL 033

Anatomy & Physiology

6

CHEM 001A

General Chemistry

5

CHEM 001B

General Chemistry

5

CHEM 003A

Introduction to Chemistry

4

CHEM 003B

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

4

CHEM 012A

Organic Chemistry

5

CHEM 012B

Organic Chemistry

5

CS 011

Fundamentals of Computer Science

3

CS 012

Introduction to Management Information Systems

3

CSP 026A

Java Programming

1-3

CSP 026B

Data Structures with Java

3

CSP 028A

Visual Basic .NET Programming

3

CSP 028B

Advanced Visual Basic .NET Programming

3

CSP 029A

Pascal Programming

3

CSP 031A

C Programming

1-3

CSP 031B

C++ Programming

3

ENGR 002

Engineering Graphics

3

ENGR 004

Engineering Materials

3

ENGR 006

Engineering Circuit Analysis

4

ENGR 008

Statics

3

GEOG 001

Physical Geography

3

GEOG 001L

Physical Geography Laboratory

1

GEOL 001A

Physical Geology w/Lab

4

GEOL 010

General Geology

3

GEOL 015

Environmental Geology

3

GEOL 016

Oceanography

3

PHSCI 001

Matter and Energy

3

PHYSC 002A

General Physics

4

PHYSC 002B

General Physics

4

PHYSC 004A

Principles of Physics: Mechanics

4

PHYSC 004B

Principles of Physics: Waves, Sound, and Thermodynamics

4

PHYSC 004C

Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

4

PHYSC 010

Introduction to Physics

4

PLANT 010

Principles of Plant Science

3

PLANT 010L

Principles of Plant Science Laboratory

1

PLANT 014

Soil Science

4

PSYCH 002

Statistical Methods For Psychology & Social Science

3

MATH 001

Calculus

5

MATH 002

Calculus

4

MATH 003

Vector Calculus

4

MATH 004

Differential Equations

4

MATH 005

Linear Algebra

3

MATH 010

Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics

3

MATH 012

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

4

MATH 013

Survey of Calculus

4

MATH 017A

Concepts and Structures of Mathematics

3

MATH 017B

Concepts and Structures of Mathematics

3

MATH 020

Finite Mathematics

3

MATH 022

Discrete Mathematics

4

MATH 039

PreCalculus

5

Electives

Complete 60 transferable units, to include general education, area of emphasis, and electives as needed with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Please note that successful transfer to UC, CSU and many independent colleges and universities or in majors that are impacted will require a higher GPA. See your counselor, the transfer campus catalog, or www.ASSIST.org for current transfer and GPA requirements.

Minimum Units 60

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