Liberal Arts: Math and Science

Liberal Arts: Math and Science Associate in Arts Degree (60 units total, 18 units in the major): The Liberal Arts degrees are designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an "Area of Emphasis". This emphasis allows students to satisfy general education requirements as well as focus on transferable course work. It is ideal for students who plan on transferring to California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) for a major in education or for a major that Cerro Coso does not offer. Please consult with a counselor for information regarding your intended major at the specific college or university of your choice.

Courses in Liberal Arts: Math & Science AA degree emphasize the natural sciences which examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena. Courses in math emphasize the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students completing this degree may be able to transfer to a four-year degree program in teaching, various health career programs, or environmental studies.

Courses required for the associate degree major at Cerro Coso Community College may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor and http://www.assist.org/ to identify the courses needed from the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals.

You must complete a minimum of 60 units, including the courses listed in the major and general education requirements, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better, and a grade of "A", "B", or "C" in all courses for the major. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Cerro Coso Community College.

Your transfer institution may require some of the courses to be taken for a grade. Please consult a counselor and http://www.assist.org/ to determine any limitations on Pass/No Pass grading in major preparation courses.

Completion of the Cerro Coso local General Education Pattern DOES NOT prepare a student for transfer. If you are planning to transfer to a four-year school, depending on your transfer goal, you should select Option B or C only. For more information refer to the general education section of the catalog.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to

• Demonstrate a general understanding of the nature of science, the methods applied in scientific investigarions, and the value of those methods in developing a rigorous understanding of the physical world.
• Apply multiple approaches to problem solving, using algebraic, graphical, and numerical methods to solve applied problems in other areas of mathematics, natural sciences, computer graphics, and computer animation.
• Demonstrate mastery of the Scientific Method, including the experimental and empirical methodologies characteristic of science and the modern methods and tools used in scientific inquiry.
• Perform hands-on laboratory and/or field experiments of all science classes safely.
• Identify the difference between science and other fields of knowledge. Perform a critical analysis of a topic in order to determine science from pseudoscience.

Locations

• CC Online [Degree Pathway]
• Ridgecrest Indian Wells Valley Campus [Degree Pathway]
• Lake Isabella Kern River Valley Campus [Degree Pathway]
• Bishop/Mammoth Lakes Eastern Sierra Center Campus

Courses

Note: Some courses within the major may have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the faculty chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation/verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please consult a counselor for more information regarding Prerequisite Challenge.

Select a minimum of 18 units from the following courses. At least one course must be from Mathematics and at least two courses from the sciences, including one laboratory or field experience course (*).

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

Contact

Shannon Bliss
Science & Engineering
Phone: (760) 384-6323
Email: sbliss@cerrocoso.edu