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:
- Complete the requirements for an associate degree (see requirements 1 through 6).
- Complete a minimum of eighteen (18) semester units with a “C” or better in each course in the following multidisciplinary program.
- 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
Earth Sciences
| GEOL 100 | Physical Geology | 4.00 |
| | OR | |
| GEOL 100H | Physical Geology-Honors | 4.00 |
| GEOL 101 | Introduction to Geology | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| GEOL 101H | Introduction to Geology-Honors | 3.00 |
| GEOL 112 | Historical Geology | 4.00 |
| GEOL 113 | Earth and Life History | 3.00 |
| GEOL 150 | Contemporary Geology: Hazards, Resources and Environmental Concerns | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| GEOL 150H | Geology and the Environment-Honors | 3.00 |
| GEOL 160 | Geology Laboratory | 1.00 |
| GEOL 170 | Geologic History of the Great Basin | 1.00 |
| GEOL 175 | Geology of the Eastern Mojave Desert | 1.00 |
| GEOL 177 | Geology of the High Desert and Western Mojave Desert Region | 1.00 |
| GEOL 180 | Geology of Joshua Tree National Park | 1.00 |
| GEOL 181 | Geology of the Anza Borrego Region | 1.00 |
| GEOL 190 | Geology of the Eastern Sierra Nevada, Northern Section | 1.00 |
| GEOL 250 | Geology of California | 3.00 |
| GEOL 270 | Geology of the Eastern Sierra Nevada | 1.00 |
| GEOG 110 | Physical Geography | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| GEOG 110H | Physical Geography-Honors | 3.00 |
| GEOG 111 | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1.00 |
| | OR | |
| GEOG 111H | Physical Geography Laboratory-Honors | 1.00 |
| GEOG 126 | Geography of California | 3.00 |
| OCEAN 100 | Investigations in Oceanography | 4.00 |
| OCEAN 101 | Elements of Oceanography | 3.00 |
| | OR | |
| OCEAN 101H | Elements of Oceanography-Honors | 3.00 |
Biological Sciences
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.