College Catalog 2012-2013

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Mathematics and Science Associate in Science (A.S.) Mission The mission of the Mathematics and Science A.S. degree program is to prepare students for academic success in baccalaureate transfer programs, such as mathematics, chemistry, physics, environmental studies, forensics, engineering, and actuarial science. The program provides graduates with a strong foundation in the central areas of science and mathematics, utilizing modern technology and equipment, as well as a solid liberal arts curriculum. The Mathematics and Science program enables graduating students to: • Obtain a foundation in mathematics, chemistry, and physics with additional scientific areas of study. This foundation is necessary to transfer to public or private four-year colleges or universities; • Complete a core liberal arts curriculum; • Engage in current practices that are used at the university level and in professional environments; • Develop professional conduct and skills, and • Apply critical thinking skills.

First Year

Fall Semester CR CHM 121 General Chemistry I...............................................4 ENG 123 College Composition..............................................3 Math Elective (b).................................................3-4 CIS Elective (a)....................................................3-4 Social Science Elective............................................3 16-18 Spring Semester CR CHM 122 General Chemistry II..............................................4 ENG 124 Introduction to Literature......................................3 MAT 180 Calculus I.................................................................4 Humanities Elective................................................3 Social Science Elective............................................3 17

Second Year

Fall Semester CR PHY 221 College Physics I......................................................4 MAT 181 Calculus II................................................................4 Math OR Lab Science Elective c)......................3-5 Restricted Elective (d)........................................3-5 14-18 Spring Semester CR Humanities Elective................................................3 PHY 222 College Physics II....................................................4 Mathematics Elective (b)....................................3-4 Math OR Lab Science Elective (c).....................3-5 Liberal Arts Elective...............................................3 16-19

Notes: Humanities and Social Science electives should be chosen to supplement General Education Principles. Electives should be chosen based upon concentration, transfer school prerequisite, and interest. Advisor should be consulted. (a) CIS Electives: CIS 121 or higher (b) Mathematics electives: Mathematics electives: MAT 147, MAT 149, MAT 160, MAT 167 (if taken as a prerequisite to MAT 180), MAT 240, MAT 242, MAT 244 (c) Math or Lab Science Electives: Any of (b) above, BIO 141-142, BIO 241, CHM 228-229, GEO 143, GEO 145 (d) Restricted Electives: Any of (a), (b), (c) above, BIO 154, BIO 161, ENV electives, GHY 121, PHY 106

(1) An advanced course taken via cross-registration may be approved in any of the four elective categories.

(2) Depending upon math background, students may take MAT 167 Precalculus with Analytic Geometry in the first semester as a prerequisite to the Calculus sequence with no loss in course sequence of credits.

(3) Students electing Health Sciences or Biology concentrations should take BIO 141-142 during the first year and postpone Social Science electives to the second year.

(4) Electives should be chosen in conjunction with the student’s academic advisor, based upon concentration, transfer/articulation, and interest. Though students may develop an individualized sequence following program guidelines, attached concentrations offer RECOMMENDED sequences to facilitate ease of transfer: Health Sciences Concentration BIO 141-142 (1st year) CHM 228-229 (2nd year) BIO 161 BIO 241 Chemistry Concentration CHM 228-229 MAT 240 or 244 Mathematical Sciences Concentration MAT 149, MAT 160, MAT 240, MAT 242, MAT 244 Biology Concentration BIO 141-142 (1st year) CHM 228-229 (2nd year) BIO 241 Engineering Concentration MAT 240 or 244 CIS Electives Physics Concentration MAT 240-244 CIS Electives

Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 63

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