Associate of Science Multiple Sciences Degree

The Associate of Science Multiple Sciences degree emphasizes the role of science, scientific inquiry and technology in our world. Students will apply a problem solving strategy such as the scientific method or other systematic process of inquiry and recognize the contributions of science and technology in our world. This degree is multidisciplinary, giving students the knowledge and experience in both the physical and biological sciences.

To complete the requirements for the Associate of Science degree, a student must:

  1. Complete the requirements for an associate degree (see requirements 1 through 8).
  2. Complete a minimum of eighteen (18) semester units with a “C” or better in each course in the following multidisciplinary program.
  3. Complete elective units to meet the minimum 60 total units required for the associate degree.

Major/Program Requirements

Required Courses:

A minimum of six (6) six units must be taken from two of the following three groups:

Physical Sciences

ASTRON 150Introduction to Astronomy

3.00

OR

ASTRON 150HIntroduction to Astronomy-Honors

3.00

 

ASTRON 160Astronomy Laboratory

1.00

CHEM 101Introduction to Chemistry

4.00

CHEM 102Introduction to Organic Chemistry

4.00

CHEM 123Chemistry for everyone

3.00

 

CHEM 150General Chemistry I

5.00

OR

CHEM 150HGeneral Chemistry I-honors

5.00

 

CHEM 151General Chemistry II

5.00

OR

CHEM 151HGeneral Chemistry II-honors

5.00

 

CHEM 212Organic Chemistry I

4.00

CHEM 213Organic Chemistry II

4.00

ENGR 101Introduction to Engineering

3.00

PHYSIC 100Introduction to Physics

4.00

PHYSIC 110General Physics I

4.00

PHYSIC 111General Physics II

4.00

PHYSIC 250College Physics I

4.00

PHYSIC 251College Physics II

4.00

PHYSIC 252College Physics III

4.00

Earth Sciences

GEOL 100Physical Geology

4.00

OR

GEOL 100HPhysical Geology-Honors

4.00

 

GEOL 101Introduction to Geology

3.00

OR

GEOL 101HIntroduction to Geology-Honors

3.00

 

GEOL 112Historical Geology

4.00

GEOL 113Earth and Life History

3.00

 

GEOL 150Geology and the Environment

3.00

OR

GEOL 150HGeology and the Environment-Honors

3.00

 

GEOL 160Geology Laboratory

1.00

GEOL 170Geologic History of the Great Basin

1.00

GEOL 175Geology of the Eastern Mojave Desert

1.00

GEOL 177Geology of the High Desert and Western Mojave Desert Region

1.00

GEOL 180Geology of Joshua Tree National Park

1.00

GEOL 181Geology of the Anza Borrego Region

1.00

GEOL 190Geology of the Eastern Sierra Nevada, Northern Section

1.00

GEOL 250Geology of California

3.00

GEOL 270Geology of the Eastern Sierra Nevada

1.00

 

GEOG 110Physical Geography

3.00

OR

GEOG 110HPhysical Geography-Honors

3.00

 

GEOG 111Physical Geography Laboratory

1.00

OR

GEOG 111HPhysical Geography Laboratory-Honors

1.00

 

GEOG 126Geography of California

3.00

OCEAN 100Investigations in Oceanography

4.00

 

OCEAN 101Elements of Oceanography

3.00

OR

OCEAN 101HElements of Oceanography-Honors

3.00

Biological Sciences
ANAT 101Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

4.00

ANAT 150Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4.00

ANAT 151Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4.00

BIOL 131Populations and Organisms

4.00

 

ANTHRO 106Biological Anthropology

3.00

OR

ANTHRO 106HBiological Anthropology-Honors

3.00

 

BIOL 100General Biology

4.00

BIOL 123Ecology and Environment

3.00

 

BIOL 130Cell and Molecular Biology

4.00

OR

BIOL 130HCell and Molecular Biology-Honors

4.00

 

HEALTH 263Nutrition and Health

3.00

OR

HEALTH 263HNutrition and Health-Honors

3.00

 

MICRO 102Introductory Microbiology

4.00

MICRO 150Medical Microbiology

5.00

Students planning to transfer to a four-year university are cautioned that this degree may not meet all of the lower division requirements for transfer into a particular major; however, through careful educational planning with a counselor; this degree would offer a solid foundation in the transfer process. Students should consult with a counselor for specific information regarding their intended major at the university of their choice.