Liberal Arts - Area of Emphasis for Math and Science

Liberal Arts - Area of Emphasis for Math and Science AA Degree

The Math and Science area of emphasis is designed to provide the student with foundational knowledge and skills in the following areas: the natural sciences, the physical universe, its life forms and natural phenomena. Students will be pro­ vided the opportunity to develop mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills and demonstrate understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools and to understand the influence scientific knowledge has on society. This area of emphasis prepares students for baccalaureate majors including but not limited to: agriculture, computer science, engineering, enology, geology, geography, genetics, health science, kinesiology, and pre-nursing.

Program student learning outcomes:

1. Students will explain relationships between humans and the natural environment.
2. Students will formulate and test hypotheses about concepts in physical and life sciences.
3. Students will collect, record, organize, analyze, and interpret data with the assistance of graphing software while recognizing the limitations of measurements.
4. Students will apply analytical methodologies with quantitative and qualitative reasoning when approaching a problem.
5. Students will clearly communicate the results of scientific work in oral, written, and/or electronic formats to both scientists and the public at large.

Students must fulfill the following requirements to qualify for an Associate Degree:

• Complete the Local General Education, CSU General Education (CSUGE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements,
• Complete a minimum of 18 additional units from the major list below,
• Complete electives to reach a total of 60-degree applicable units,
• Earn a grade of C or better in each major course,
• Maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.00, and
• Complete the English and math proficiency requirements with a C or better