Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics and Science Option, AS

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The Mathematics and Science option is designed for the student interested in the health sciences field or in developing a foundation in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) disciplines at the Associate Degree level. Mathematics courses encourage the understanding of basic mathematical concepts, quantitative reasoning and applications. Natural science courses emphasize experimental methodology, hypothesis testing, and the power of systematic questioning. The student will develop a comprehension of the basic concepts of the physical and biological sciences, and a understanding of science as a human endeavor, including the limitations as well as the power of scientific inquiry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate scientific literacy by identifying and applying the major components of the scientific method of inquiry.
Analyze the similarities and differences between the ways knowledge is collected and applied in the disciplines studies.
Compare and contrast conflicting viewpoints from the perspective of two or more disciplines.
Integrate and utilize knowledge from multiple disciplines to solve problems.

General Education

Complete the following general education pattern:

San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education Requirements (AA-GE) Pattern

*Completion of the San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education Pattern may be appropriate for the student who is:

planning to transfer to an out of state or independent 4-year college or university that accepts completion of the Associate Degree for transfer.
following NCAA guidelines.

General Education requirements vary widely from institution to institution. It is highly recommended that students see a counselor or consult the selected baccalaureate transfer campus catalog for appropriate GE course selection.

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Area A - Science

Complete a minimum of 4 units including one laboratory selected from:

AH SC 010 Principles of Animal Science Units: 3
AH SC 010L Principles of Animal Science Laboratory Units: 1
ANTHR 001 Cultural Anthropology Units: 3
ANTHR 002 Biological Anthropology Units: 3
ANTHR 002L Biological Anthropology Laboratory Units: 1
ANTHR 010 Introduction to Archaeology Units: 3
ANTHR 010L Beginning Field Archaeology Units: 1
ASTRO 001 Introductory Astronomy Units: 3
ASTRO 001L Astronomy Laboratory Units: 1
BIOL 001 Molecular and Genomic Biology Units: 4
BIOL 002 General Zoology Units: 5
BIOL 010 Survey of Biology Units: 4
BIOL 011 Humans in the Biological World Units: 4
BIOL 012 Natural History of California Units: 3
BIOL 014 Practicing Modern Biology Units: 4
BIOL 022 Introduction to Medical Microbiology Units: 4
BIOL 023 General Microbiology Units: 5
BIOL 030 Human Sexuality Units: 3
or
PSYCH 030 Human Sexuality Units: 3
BIOL 031 Human Anatomy Units: 4
BIOL 032 Human Physiology Units: 5
BIOL 033 Anatomy & Physiology Units: 6
CHEM 001A General Chemistry Units: 5
CHEM 001B General Chemistry Units: 5
CHEM 003A Introduction to Chemistry Units: 4
CHEM 003B Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry Units: 4
CHEM 012A Organic Chemistry Units: 5
CHEM 012B Organic Chemistry Units: 5
GEOG 001 Physical Geography Units: 3
GEOG 001L Physical Geography Laboratory Units: 1
GEOG 002 Cultural Geography Units: 3
GEOG 003 Geography of California Units: 3
GEOG 010 World Regional Geography Units: 3
GEOL 001A Physical Geology w/Lab Units: 4
GEOL 001B Historical Geology w/Lab Units: 4
GEOL 005 Earth Science Units: 3
GEOL 005A Earth Science w/Laboratory Units: 4
GEOL 005L Earth Science Laboratory Units: 1
GEOL 015 Environmental Geology Units: 3
GEOL 015A Environmental Geology w/Lab Units: 4
GEOL 016 Oceanography Units: 3
GEOL 016A Oceanography w/Lab Units: 4
PHSCI 001 Matter and Energy Units: 3
PHYSC 002A General Physics Units: 4
PHYSC 002B General Physics Units: 4
PHYSC 004A Principles of Physics: Mechanics Units: 4
PHYSC 004B Principles of Physics: Waves, Sound, and Thermodynamics Units: 4
PHYSC 004C Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism Units: 4
PHYSC 010 Introduction to Physics Units: 4
PLANT 010 Principles of Plant Science Units: 3
PLANT 010L Principles of Plant Science Laboratory Units: 1
PLANT 014 Soil Science Units: 4
PSYCH 030 Human Sexuality Units: 3
or
BIOL 030 Human Sexuality Units: 3

Area B - Mathematics

Complete 3 units selected from:

MATH 001 Calculus I Units: 5
MATH 002 Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 003 Multivariable Calculus Units: 4
MATH 004 Differential Equations Units: 4
MATH 005 Linear Algebra Units: 4
MATH 012 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Units: 4
MATH 013 Survey of Calculus Units: 4
MATH 017A Concepts and Structures of Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 017B Concepts and Structures of Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 020 Finite Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 038A Precalculus I Units: 4
MATH 038B Precalculus II Units: 4
MATH 039 Precalculus Units: 6
PSYCH 002 Statistical Methods For Psychology & Social Science Units: 3

Area C

Complete 11 units selected from the courses below of from courses in Area A or B above.

CS 011 Fundamentals of Computer Science Units: 3
CS 012 Introduction to Management Information Systems Units: 3
CS 055 Discrete Structures for Computer Science Units: 3
CSP 026A Java Programming Units: 3
CSP 026B Data Structures with Java Units: 3
CSP 028A Visual Basic .NET Programming Units: 3
CSP 031A C Programming I Units: 3
CSP 031B C Programming II Units: 3
ENGR 002 Engineering Graphics Units: 3
ENGR 004 Engineering Materials Units: 4
ENGR 006 Engineering Circuit Analysis Units: 4
ENGR 008 Statics Units: 3

Minimum Area of Emphasis Units Required: 18

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.