SWCC College Catalog
Associate of Arts & Sciences
Major: Science
Length: Two-year Program - Four semesters
Purpose: With the continuing emphasis on scientific progress and
technological developments in today’s society, there is a constant demand for
scientists and persons with scientific training in business, industry,
government, and the health care professions. The Science major is designed for
those who are preparing to transfer into a science or health care program at a
four-year college or university. Among the many baccalaureate degree programs
available in this area are:
| Agriculture | Geology | Pre-Pharmacy |
| Biology | Home Economics | Physical Therapy |
| Chemistry | Mathematics | Physics |
| Pre-Chiropractic | Pre-Medicine | Pre-Veterinary Medicine |
| Pre-Dentistry | Nursing Science | Education |
| Forestry | Health & Physical Education |
Admission Requirements: In addition to the
admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Science
program requires, as a minimum, satisfactory completion of the following high
school units: 4 units of English, 3 units of college preparatory mathematics, 1
unit of laboratory science, and 1 unit of social science. Students with
deficiencies will require Developmental Studies.
Program Requirements: Although the major emphasis in this curriculum is
on mathematics, the biological sciences, and the physical sciences, the
curriculum also includes courses in humanities and social sciences. Electives
are provided so that the student can select the appropriate courses for his pre
professional or scientific program as required in the first two years of a
four-year college or university. Students are urged to acquaint themselves with
the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which
transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the counseling office of the
community college in planning their program and selecting electives. In order to
prepare for junior class standing at a four-year college or university, the
student usually must complete a program at the community college which is
comparable in length and course content to the first two years of the program at
the four-year institution. Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester
program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree
with a major in Science.
|
Course Number |
Course Title | Lecture Hours |
Lab Hours |
Course Credits |
| First Semester | ||||
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS | History I (HIS 101 or 121) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 163 | Pre-Calculus | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SDV 101 | Orientation to Science | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Science with Lab | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 14 | 3 | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||||
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS | History II (HIS 102 or 122) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 271 | Calculus | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HLT/PED | Health or Physical Education | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts | |||
| OR | Approved Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| -- | Science with Lab | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 15 | 5 | 17 | |
| Third Semester | ||||
| ENG | English (ENG 241, 243 or ENG 251) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HLT/PED | Health or Physical Education | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| MTH* | Calculus or Approved Elective in Science | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Science with Lab | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 12 | 5 | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||||
| MTH 240 | Statistics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CST 100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective** | Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective *** | Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Science with Lab | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | 3 | 16 |
Total Credits for the Science Major 62
* MATH REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 9 semester hours of mathematics is required
for the SCIENCE major. This MUST include a semester of calculus. One option is
MTH 163-271-240. Math Majors are encouraged to meet with their advisors for
other options.
** Social Science Electives: ECO 201-202; PLS 211-212; PSY 200, PSY 231-232, PSY 255, PSY 266; SOC 200, SOC 235, SOC 268; HIS 101-102, HIS 266, HIS 269, HIS 277; GEO 200, GEO 210.
*** Humanities Electives: ENG 241-242, ENG 243-244, ENG
251-252, ENG 257, ENG 279; HUM 256; PHI 101-102; ART 101-102; MUS 121-122; CST
100; SPA 101-102, SPA 201-202; FRE 101-102, FRE 201-202; REL 100, REL 200, REL
210, REL 230, REL 246.