Nov 22, 2024

Catalog 2012-2013

Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Arts and Sciences: Mathematics/Physical Sciences, AA

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No. of Credits: 62 (this number can vary depending on chosen electives)
Contacts: A. Ronaldi, Chair, Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering Division

This associate of arts transfer option** is designed for part- and full-time students with academic and/or professional interest in the areas of chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology, geology, or astronomy. Students are advised to consult an academic advisor and the college offering the program of their choice to ensure that courses selected are applicable for transfer.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 48.

Career Opportunities:

actuary, astronomer, chemist, geologist, mathematician, meteorologist, physicist, statistician

To learn more about Arts and Sciences: Mathematics/Physical Sciences, AA click here.

Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor for individual program planning.

First Semester

Physical sciences (4 credits)

Acceptable:

See Physical sciences (lecture and lab) courses listing below
At least 4 of the 16 credits must be at the 2000 level or above

Humanities (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing***

Second Semester

Physical sciences (4 credits)

Acceptable:

See Physical sciences (lecture and lab) courses listing above
At least 4 of the 16 credits must be at the 2000 level or above

Communication (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Social/ Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing***

Third Semester

Arts (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Physical sciences (4 credits)

Acceptable:

See Physical sciences (lecture and lab) courses listing above
At least 4 of the 16 credits must be at the 2000 level or above

Humanities (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Mathematics/Engineering (4 credits)

Acceptable:

EGR 1210 EGR 2200 EGR 2210 EGR 2910 MTH 2200 MTH 2210 MTH 2220 MTH 2500

Fourth Semester

MTH-2300 - Introduction to Statistics (3) *

Interdisciplinary/ emerging issues (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Mathematics/Engineering (4 credits)

Acceptable:

See Mathematics/Engineering courses listing above

Physical sciences (4 credits)

Acceptable:

See Physical sciences (lecture and lab) courses listing above
At least 4 of the 16 credits must be at the 2000 level or above

Note:

***The two “social/behavioral sciences” courses required for this degree must be from two different disciplines.

Notes:

* Courses requiring a prerequisite

** Program option

*** special criteria for required general education courses

**** Pending MHEC approval