Physical Sciences & Math, Mathematics Emphasis Area, AS

Program Outcomes:

The physical sciences and math represent the foundations upon which all sciences are established. Each of the emphasis areas focus on the physical, chemical, and mechanical aspects of life and provide specific insights into the physical world.

At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the mastery of course work considered fundamental to the training of a scientist.
• Demonstrate the ability to find, read, and critically evaluate appropriate scientific literature and resources.
• Function successfully within laboratory settings, including use of basic equipment and developing and utilizing appropriate safety protocols.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to approach and solve complex problems.
• Apply mathematical techniques to solve problems and interpret data.
• Master the methods of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, trigonometry, and calculus and apply these methods to the solutions of mathematical formulations and to the analysis of data.

Notes

• Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult their faculty and transfer advisors early in their WNCC career to determine a curriculum best suited to their transfer goals.
• Dependent upon the choice of electives, it is possible that the total credits earned for the AS degree will exceed the required 60 credits.
• Students should understand that the courses included in the lists of core requirements and recommended electives will be required by receiving institutions at some point in their journey to the bachelor’s degree.

Program Requirements

AS General Education Core: 32 Credits (minimum)

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Core Program Requirements: 25 Credits

• ENGR - 1020 Programming & Problem Solving Credits: 3
• MATH - 1600 Calculus I & Analytical Geometry Credits: 5
• MATH - 2150 Calculus II Credits: 5
• MATH - 2170 Applied Statistics Credits: 3
• MATH - 2200 Calculus III Credits: 5
• Science elective Credits: 4

Technical Electives: 17 Credits

Technical electives should come from the following list or be approved by the chair of the Division of Math and Science.

*recommended

• BIOS - 1010 General Biology Credits: 4 (with lab)
• BIOS - 2120 Genetics Credits: 4 (with lab)
• BIOS - 2250 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4 (with lab)
• BIOS - 2260 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4 (with lab)
• BIOS - 2460 Microbiology Credits: 4 (with lab)
• CHEM - 1090 General Chemistry I Credits: 4 (with lab)
• CHEM - 1100 General Chemistry II Credits: 4 (with lab)
• CHEM - 2510 Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4 (with lab)
• CHEM - 2520 Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4 (with lab)
• ENGR - 2020 Statics Credits: 3
• ENGR - 2110 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics Credits: 3
• MATH - 2210 Applied Differential Equations Credits: 3 *
• PHYS - 1070 Astronomy Credits: 4
• PHYS - 2110 General Physics I with Calculus Credits: 5 (with lab and recitation)
• PHYS - 2120 General Physics II with Calculus Credits: 5 (with lab and recitation)

Total AS Credits: 63 Credits

Recommended Plan of Study

Total AS Credits: 63