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This program offers an interdisciplinary foundation in the natural sciences for students who wish to transfer to pursue their education and training at the upper-division (or advanced) level in biology, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics, and many others. It is a basic foundation for students who are preparing for careers in fields where scientific and technical skills are in demand, including health sciences, medicine, business, agriculture, education, and government.

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General Science, Associate Degree

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate through oral, written, and laboratory-based academic work knowledge of the physical and life sciences, and be prepared to pursue further study in a science major at the baccalaureate level. Students will be proficient in the scientific method, research, analytical, and communication skills necessary to present a critical analysis of scientific phenomena and devise solutions.

Area of Emphasis (18 units)

Select 18 units from the following three groups as specified below:

GROUP A: Mathematics (a minimum of 1 course of at least 3 units required):

ACCTG 45 (same as BUS 45)
BUS 45 (same as ACCTG 45)
MATH – 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 21, 26, 28, 29, 32*, 41, 49, 50, 54
*if completed fall 2006 or later

GROUP B: Physical Science; At least 1 course required: (3 units minimum )

ASTRON – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 (same as GEOL 10)
CHEM – 9, 10, 11, 12, 19, 21, 22, 24, 31
GEOG 1, 3, 5, 35F, 35S
GEOL – 1, 3, 4, 5, 10 (same as ASTRON 10), 31, 35A-Z
PHYSCS – 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Group C: LIfe Sciences; At least 1 course required: (3 units minimum)

ANATMY – 1, 2
ANTHRO 1, 5, 9, 10
BIOL – all courses (except BIOL 81)
BOTANY – 1, 3
MCRBIO 1
NUTR 1
PHYS 3
PSYCH 2
ZOOL 5