General Studies: Natural Science Emphasis, Associate in Science
This degree provides an opportunity for students to earn an Associate in Science (AS) degree in a comprehensive area of study. It is intended for the student who is not currently preparing to transfer to a university. A minimum of 60 semester units must be completed with an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-299 may be applied toward this associate degree. Natural Sciences increase students’ awareness of the world of natural phenomena and the ability humans have to understand how the world functions by using the scientific methods to investigate and judge phenomena and humankind’s various roles in nature.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Analyze and evaluate complex issues or problems, draw reasoned conclusions and/or generate solutions, and effectively communicate their results.
- Use the scientific method to investigate phenomena in the natural world and use concepts, experiments, and/or theory to explain them.
Associate in Science Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select 18 units from at least two disciplines of the following: | 18 | |
| Human Anatomy with Cadaver Lab | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Introduction to Biological Anthropology | ||
| Biological Anthropology Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology | ||
| Marine Biology | ||
| Concepts in Biology I: Cells, Genetics, and Organisms | ||
| Concepts in Biology II: Diversity, Ecology, and Evolution | ||
| Applied Microbiology Lecture | ||
| Applied Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Genetics | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| Environmental Science Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Fundamental Chemistry | ||
| Everyday Chemistry | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Introductory Chemistry for Health Sciences | ||
| Organic and Biological Chemistry for Health Sciences | ||
| The Science of Robotics | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Physical Geology Laboratory | ||
| Historical Geology | ||
| Historical Geology Lab | ||
| Earth Catastrophes and Disasters | ||
| Earth Ocean Climate: Introduction to Earth Science | ||
| Earth Ocean Climate: Introduction to Earth Science Lab | ||
| Soil Science and Management | ||
| Food Science | ||
| Food Science and Safety Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Oceanography | ||
| Introductory Oceanography Lab | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Science and Engineering Physics I | ||
| Science and Engineering Physics II | ||
| Science and Engineering Physics III | ||
| Introduction to Physics | ||
| Integrated Physics and Chemistry | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology Lab | ||
| Biological Psychology | ||
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 18 | |
| Additional Requirements | 42 | |
| Complete Competency Requirements, general education pattern (MPC General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.