Associate in Arts Degree Program
Liberal Arts and Sciences:
Mathematics and Natural Science Course Sequence
The Mathematics and Natural Science Course Sequence is a variation on the Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree and prepares students to succeed in a baccalaureate program in mathematics and natural science. This course sequence includes several mathematics and science courses traditionally completed by undergraduates in their freshman and sophomore years.
NOTE: Successful completion of this sequence earns a degree in
Liberal Arts; there is no Mathematics and Natural Science degree.
| Learning Outcomes |
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Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in writing, and orally
- Utilize current communication technology
- Reason scientifically and/or quantitatively and apply mathematical and/or scientific principles to the inquiry process
- Demonstrate an understanding of good laboratory practice
- Think critically, analyze and understand complex ideas, draw inferences from facts/texts, evaluate and present well-reasoned arguments
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between theoretical concepts and practical problems in mathematics and the natural sciences
- Demonstrate an understanding of problem solving using mathematics
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct and document meaningful research
- Develop a global perspective on today's world
- Understand the major artistic, literary and philosophical aspects of western and non-western societies
- Recognize the major historical and political events of western and non-western societies
- Understand the concept of culture
- Recognize differences and relationships among cultures
- Recognize the role of ethnic diversity in US social life
- Demonstrate some proficiency in a foreign language
- Recognize the role mathematics and science play in shaping contemporary society
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| Course of Study¹ |
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| Prerequisites: Student must demonstrate eligibility for ENG* 101, be enrolled in, completed, or placed out of MAT* 137, and completed IDS 105 College Success (not required for those who qualify for ENG* 101 via placement test or transfer). |
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Credits |
| FIRST SEMESTER (17 credits) |
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| ENG* 101 must be successfully completed within the first 15 credits of the major. |
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English Composition |
3 |
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, 102, 201, 202, 121, 122 (Choose one) |
3 |
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Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
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Pre Calculus |
4 |
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General Chemistry I |
4 |
| SECOND SEMESTER (17 credits) |
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Composition and Literature |
3 |
PHL* __ |
Philosophy Elective |
3 |
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Calculus I |
4 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
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General Chemistry II |
4 |
| THIRD SEMESTER (16 credits) |
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ENG* 2__ |
200-Level Literature Course |
3 |
HIS* __ |
History Elective |
3 |
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Calculus II |
4 |
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Foreign Language Elective I ** |
3 |
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Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER (13 credits) |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
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Science Elective (BIO* 211 OR CHE* 213/CHE*213L OR PHY* 121) |
4 |
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Foreign Language Elective II ** |
3 |
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Liberal Arts Capstone Course |
3 |
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| Total Credits | 63 |
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