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 an 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 discipline’s studies.
Compare and contrast conflicting viewpoints from the perspective of two or more disciplines.
Integrate and utilize knowledge from multiple disciplines to solve problems.

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Area A - Science

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

AH SC 10 Principles of Animal Science Units: 3
AH SC 10L Principles of Animal Science Laboratory Units: 1
ANTHR 1 Cultural Anthropology Units: 3
ANTHR 2 Biological Anthropology Units: 3
ANTHR 2L Biological Anthropology Laboratory Units: 1
ANTHR 10 Introduction to Archaeology Units: 3
ANTHR 10L Beginning Field Archaeology Units: 1
ASTRO 1 Introductory Astronomy Units: 3
ASTRO 1L Astronomy Laboratory Units: 1
BIOL 1 Cell and Molecular Biology Units: 4
BIOL 2 Zoology/Animal Diversity and Evolution Units: 5
BIOL 10 Survey of Biology Units: 4
BIOL 11 Human Biology Units: 4
BIOL 12 Natural History of California Units: 3
BIOL 14 Practicing Modern Biology Units: 4
BIOL 22 Introduction to Medical Microbiology Units: 4
BIOL 23 General Microbiology Units: 5
BIOL /PSYCH 30 Human Sexuality Units: 3
BIOL 31 Human Anatomy Units: 4
BIOL 32 Human Physiology Units: 5
BIOL 33 Anatomy & Physiology Units: 6
CHEM 1A General Chemistry Units: 5
CHEM 1B General Chemistry Units: 5
CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry Units: 4
CHEM 12A Organic Chemistry Units: 5
CHEM 12B Organic Chemistry Units: 5
GEOG 1 Physical Geography Units: 3
GEOG 1L Physical Geography Laboratory Units: 1
GEOG 2 Cultural Geography Units: 3
GEOG 3 Geography of California Units: 3
GEOG 10 World Regional Geography Units: 3
GEOL 1A Physical Geology w/Lab Units: 4
GEOL 1B Historical Geology w/Lab Units: 4
GEOL 5 Earth Science Units: 3
GEOL 5A Earth Science with Laboratory Units: 4
GEOL 15 Environmental Geology Units: 3
GEOL 15A Environmental Geology w/Lab Units: 4
GEOL 16 Oceanography Units: 3
GEOL 16A Oceanography w/Lab Units: 4
PHSCI 1 Conceptual Physical Science Units: 3
PHYSC 2A General Physics Units: 4
PHYSC 2B General Physics Units: 4
PHYSC 4A Principles of Physics: Mechanics Units: 4
PHYSC 4B Principles of Physics: Waves, Sound, and Thermodynamics Units: 4
PHYSC 4C Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism Units: 4
PHYSC 10 Introduction to Physics Units: 4
PLANT 10 Principles of Plant Science Units: 3
PLANT 10L Principles of Plant Science Laboratory Units: 1
PLANT 14 Soil Science Units: 4
PSYCH /BIOL 30 Human Sexuality Units: 3

Area B - Mathematics

Complete 3 units selected from:

MATH 1 Calculus I Units: 5
MATH 2 Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 3 Multivariable Calculus Units: 4
MATH 4 Differential Equations Units: 4
MATH 5 Linear Algebra Units: 4
STATS 12 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Units: 4
MATH 13 Survey of Calculus Units: 4
MATH 17A Concepts and Structures of Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 17B Concepts and Structures of Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 20 Finite Mathematics Units: 3
MATH 38A Precalculus I Units: 4
MATH 38B Precalculus II Units: 4
MATH 39 Precalculus Units: 6
PSYCH 2 Statistical Methods for Psychology & Social Science Units: 3

Area C

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

CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science Units: 3
CS 12 Introduction to Management Information Systems Units: 3
CS 55 Discrete Structures for Computer Science Units: 3
CSP 26A Java Programming Units: 3
CSP 26B Data Structures with Java Units: 3
CSP 28A Visual Basic .NET Programming Units: 3
CSP 31A C++ Programming I Units: 3
CSP 31B C++ Programming II Units: 3
ENGR 2 Engineering Graphics Units: 3
ENGR 4 Engineering Materials Units: 4
ENGR 6 Engineering Circuit Analysis Units: 4
ENGR 8 Statics Units: 3

Minimum Area of Emphasis Units Required: 18

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

General Education

Complete the following general education 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.