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Sep 07, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Natural Sciences or Mathematics AS: General Program
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Code: AS.NSM.GEN
The A.S. Program in Natural Science and Mathematics prepares students to transfer into baccalaureate programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or the Earth and Environmental Sciences. The program is designed to give STEM students the maximum flexibility to choose course sequences that will transfer as program requirements at the four year school of their choice. Students are encouraged to research those programs with the STEM Counselor and /or their faculty advisor early on.
Traditional STEM occupations in Research, Quality Control, Laboratory Technology, Engineering and Environmental Science are all options available to students that complete this degree and then focus their studies at the baccalaureate level. This program is also well suited for students interested in Pre-Med or Science Education.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
- Students will be able to describe scientific concepts by utilizing proper terminology and nomenclature, creating accurate sketches and diagrams, and demonstrating clear scientific writing to describe the principles of physical science.
- Students will be able to demonstrate logical reasoning in problem-solving by using appropriate mathematics to construct models, translate models to solve problems, interpret solutions both qualitatively and quantitatively, create accurate diagrams, and perform accurate unit analyses.
- Students will be able to collaborate in teams to demonstrate laboratory technical and analytical skills by employing proper and safe use of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and software to acquire data, identify reputable sources of information, determine the magnitude and sources of experimental error, and communicate experimental results using clear scientific language.
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RECOMMENDED SEMESTER SEQUENCE
First Semester
- MAT/CIS Mathematics/ Computer Science Elective 4 Credit(s) *
- Natural Science Elective in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics 4 Credit(s) **
- Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
- ENG-101 English Composition I
Third Semester
- Natural Science or Mathematics/ Computer Science / Information Technology Electives 12 Credit(s)
- Humanities Elective 3 Credit(s) *
Fourth Semester
- Natural Science or Mathematics/ Computer Science Elective / Information Technology 8 Credit(s)
- Humanities Elective 3 Credit(s) *
- Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities Electives *
- Two (2) general education courses selected from the following fields: Arts (Art [ART], Music [MUS], Theatre Arts [THR], Cinema Studies [CIN]); History (HIS); Interdisciplinary (WGS); Literature (LIT); Philosophy and Religion (PHR); World Languages and Cultures (LAN).
- With no more than one course in any one field.
Social Science Elective *
One general education course selected from the following fields: Economics (ECO); Geography (GEO); Political Science (POL); Psychology (PSY); Sociology (SOC) and Anthropology (ANT).
Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology
1 or 2 General Education courses in Mathematics(MAT), Computer Science(CIS) or Information Technology(INF). One of which must be MAT-280 .
1 or 2 General Education courses to be selected from the following fields: Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHM), Physics and Physical Science (PHY)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
To be assigned in accordance with needs of the program Total Credit Hours: 60
Specific Program Notes
Students are encouraged to take their courses in semester sequence order.
Please note that required courses may have prerequisites. Click on each course to view details.
* General Education Elective(s)
IST-123 can be used to fulfill 3 Free Elective credits for students who place into the program.
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