Associate of Arts in University Studies - Pathway to Math and Science (AA)
This degree prepares students for transfer to a four-year university. Students completing this degree will have an introductory foundation in mathematics and science. Students will gain an understanding of basic mathematical concepts, quantitative reasoning and their application, experimental methodology, hypotheses testing, and the power of systematic questioning. Students will also develop a comprehension of the basic concepts of physical and biological sciences, and a sophisticated understanding of science as a human endeavor, including the limitations, as well as the power of scientific inquiry.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of science and mathematical concepts relevant to inquiry at the university level by being prepared for transfer into a STEM program.
Transfer & Career Opportunities
The College maintains articulation with most CSU and UC campuses and some private colleges and universities. Course requirements vary between colleges and universities and students are encouraged to consult ASSIST.org and a COS counselor for program planning and course selection. This degree prepares students for baccalaureate majors including, but not limited to: Atmospheric Science, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Engineering, Enology, Food, and Nutritional Sciences, Genetics, Health Science, Hydrology, Kinesiology, Natural Science, Pre-Nursing (B.S.N.), Physics, and many pre-professional majors: Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary Med, and Pre-Chiropractic.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION | 30-39 | |
| Select one of the following General Education patterns: | ||
California State University General Education (CSU-GE) * | ||
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) ** | ||
College of the Sequoia's Associate Degree General Education (COS GE) | ||
| Students completing the COS GE option must complete the minimum 30 unit GE admission requirement for the CSU or UC (consult with a COS Counselor to create student education plan.) | ||
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| Exemptions for High Unit Majors: Students who have met the minimum admissions requirements to a UC or CSU campus in a major such as Science or Engineering, where completion of the CSU GE or IGETC is not recommended due to excessive units, can be granted an Associate degree with the completion of the COS Associate Degree General Education requirements. The PE (section 4A), and HW (section 4B) subject requirements, and the Information Competency (section 5C) requirement will be waived and the additional 3 units required per Title 5 will be met with numerous additional science and math courses required for these majors. | ||
| CONCENTRATION - MATH AND SCIENCE | 18 | |
Complete a minimum of 18 units with a "C" grade or better, including at least one mathematics course and at least one science course from the lists below. Courses used to fulfill the general education requirements listed above may be counted as part of the 18 unit minimum. | ||
| LIST A: MATHEMATICS | 3-15 | |
| BUS 020 | Business Statistics * | 3 |
| BUS 119 | Quantitative Methods * | 3 |
| MATH 005 | Modern Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 010 | Structure and Concepts 1 * | 4 |
| MATH 011 | Structure and Concepts 2 * | 4 |
| MATH 021 | Introduction to Statistics * | 4 |
| MATH 035 | Precalculus A | 4 |
| MATH 044 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 054 | Precalculus B | 4 |
| MATH 070 | Precalculus * | 5 |
| MATH 065 | Calculus 1 * | 4 |
| MATH 066 | Calculus 2 * | 4 |
| MATH 067 | Calculus 3 * | 4 |
| MATH 080 | Linear Algebra * | 4 |
| MATH 081 | Differential Equations * | 5 |
| SSCI 025 | Statistics - Social Sciences * | 4 |
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| LIST B: SCIENCE | 3-15 | |
| AG 002 | Environmental Conservation | 3 |
| AG 004 | Soil Science | 3 |
| ANTH 011 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ASTR 010 | Introduction to Astronomy * | 3 |
| BIOL 001 | Principles of Biology 1 * | 5 |
| BIOL 002 | Principles of Biology 2 * | 5 |
| BIOL 020 | Frontiers in Biology * | 4 |
| BIOL 021 | Plant Biology * | 3 |
| BIOL 022 | Animal Biology * | 3 |
| BIOL 025 | Human Ecology * | 3 |
| BIOL 030 | Human Anatomy * | 4 |
| BIOL 031 | Human Physiology * | 4 |
| BIOL 040 | General Microbiology * | 4 |
| CHEM 001 | General Chemistry 1 * | 5 |
| CHEM 002 | General Chemistry 2 * | 5 |
| CHEM 010 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 020 | Intro to General Chemistry * | 4 |
| CHEM 021 | Organic/Biological Chemistry * | 4 |
| GEOG 001 & 001L | Physical Geography and Physical Geography Lab Class * | 4 |
| GEOG 005 | Intro to Weather & Climate | 3 |
| GEOL 001 | Physical Geology * | 4 |
| GEOL 005 | Earth History * | 4 |
| GEOL 012 | Environmental Geology * | 3 |
| NUTR 018 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PHYS 020 | General Physics 1 * | 5 |
| PHYS 021 | General Physics 2 * | 5 |
| PHYS 055 | Physics 1: Mechanics & Waves * | 4 |
| PHYS 056 | Physics 2: E&M and Heat * | 4 |
| PHYS 057 | Physics 3: Modern Physics * | 5 |
| PLSI 001 | Intro to Plant Science | 3 |
| PSCI 020 | Physical Science * | 4 |
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| ELECTIVES | 5-27 | |
Select additional transferable courses numbered 1-199 to achieve 60 units. | ||
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| TOTAL | 60 | |
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Courses meet General Education requirement and 6-9 units may be double counted above in A1 (CSU GE).
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0-10 units may be double counted above in 1B (IGETC).