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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Mathematics",
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  "name": "Science and Math",
  "award": "Associate of Arts Degree",
  "department": "mathematics",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/science-mathematics/mathematics/science-math-aa/",
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      "markdown": "Courses in the Science and Math area develop an understanding of mathematical and scientific methods and knowledge. Continuing study in science and math will prepare students for a wide range of careers in technology, the health field, education, research, engineering, and business.\n\nSome university majors within Science and Math include: Accounting, Astronomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Geography, Marketing, Math, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, and Veterinary Medicine.\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Design and apply the process of science to address a hypothesis.\n2.  Find, select, evaluate, and communicate scientific information present in primary research literature, mass media, online, or other sources.\n3.  Adequately explain thinking and mathematical processes, and justify mathematical solutions effectively and accurately."
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### REQUIREMENTS\n\nReview the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements and General Education requirements."
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          "text": "Required Core"
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          "text": "Complete the following:"
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          "text": "Select at least 18 units of the following:",
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          "code": "AGNG C122",
          "title": "Biology of Aging",
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        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C120",
          "title": "Biology of Aging",
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          "connector": "or"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANTH C185",
          "title": "Introduction to Biological Anthropology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASTR C100",
          "title": "Introduction to Astronomy",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASTR C100L",
          "title": "Astronomy Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C100",
          "title": "Introduction to Biology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C100C",
          "title": "Introduction to Biology Lecture/Lab",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C100L",
          "title": "Introduction to Biology Lab",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C102",
          "title": "Introduction to the Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C103",
          "title": "Introduction to Marine Science",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C104",
          "title": "Medical Terminology for Health Professionals",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C106",
          "title": "Human Ecology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECOL C100",
          "title": "Human Ecology",
          "indent": true,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C180",
          "title": "Cell and Molecular Biology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C185",
          "title": "Diversity of Organisms",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C200",
          "title": "Pharmacology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C210",
          "title": "General Microbiology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C220",
          "title": "Human Anatomy",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C221",
          "title": "Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C225",
          "title": "Human Physiology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C226",
          "title": "Pathophysiology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C281",
          "title": "Biochemistry",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C281",
          "title": "Biochemistry",
          "indent": true,
          "connector": "or"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C283",
          "title": "Genetics",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C291A",
          "title": "Work Experience Education Llimited to a maximum of 3 units.",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C292A",
          "title": "Work Experience Education Llimited to a maximum of 3 units.",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C100",
          "title": "Principles of Chemistry",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C110",
          "title": "Introduction to Chemistry",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C130",
          "title": "Preparation for General Chemistry",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C140",
          "title": "Survey of Chemistry and Physics",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS C140",
          "title": "Survey of Chemistry and Physics",
          "indent": true,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C180C",
          "title": "General Chemistry A",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C185C",
          "title": "General Chemistry B",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C220",
          "title": "Organic Chemistry A",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C220L",
          "title": "Organic Chemistry A Lab",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C225",
          "title": "Organic Chemistry B",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM C225L",
          "title": "Organic Chemistry B Lab",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG C180",
          "title": "Physical Geography",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOG C180L",
          "title": "Physical Geography Lab",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL C105",
          "title": "General Geology",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL C105L",
          "title": "Geology Lab",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL C106",
          "title": "Earth Sciences for Teachers",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL C115",
          "title": "California Geology",
          "indent": true
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL C185",
          "title": "Historical Geology",
          "indent": true
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GEOL C185L",
          "title": "Historical Geology Lab",
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          "title": "Introduction to Marine Science",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C100",
          "title": "Liberal Arts Mathematics",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C103",
          "title": "Statistics for Elementary Teachers",
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          "title": "Mathematics for Elementary Teachers",
          "indent": true
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C106",
          "title": "Geometry for Elementary Teachers",
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        {
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          "code": "MATH C120",
          "title": "Trigonometry",
          "indent": true
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C140",
          "title": "Business Calculus",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C150",
          "title": "Finite Mathematics With Applications",
          "indent": true
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "STAT C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Statistics",
          "indent": true
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C170",
          "title": "Precalculus",
          "indent": true
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C180",
          "title": "Calculus 1",
          "indent": true
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C185",
          "title": "Calculus 2",
          "indent": true
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C280",
          "title": "Calculus 3",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C285",
          "title": "Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH C291",
          "title": "Mathematical Sciences Work Based Learning",
          "indent": true
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS C110",
          "title": "Conceptual Physics",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS C120",
          "title": "Algebra Based Physics: Mechanics",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS C125",
          "title": "Algebra Based Physics: Electricity and Magnetism",
          "indent": true
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS C185",
          "title": "Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics",
          "indent": true
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS C285",
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          "text": "Units Required for Area of Emphasis",
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          "type": "comment",
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          "units": "Varies"
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        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Electives to satisfy unit requirement",
          "units": "Varies"
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        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "60"
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    }
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}