# Science and Math (Associate of Arts Degree)

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Mathematics

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/science-mathematics/mathematics/science-math-aa/

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.

Some 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.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Design and apply the process of science to address a hypothesis.
2.  Find, select, evaluate, and communicate scientific information present in primary research literature, mass media, online, or other sources.
3.  Adequately explain thinking and mathematical processes, and justify mathematical solutions effectively and accurately.

### REQUIREMENTS

Review the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements and General Education requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core** | |  |
| **Complete the following:** | |  |
| **Select at least 18 units of the following:** | | 18 |
| ↳ AGNG C122 | Biology of Aging |  |
| or ↳ BIOL C120 | Biology of Aging |  |
| ↳ ANTH C185 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology |  |
| ↳ ASTR C100 | Introduction to Astronomy |  |
| ↳ ASTR C100L | Astronomy Laboratory |  |
| ↳ BIOL C100 | Introduction to Biology |  |
| ↳ BIOL C100C | Introduction to Biology Lecture/Lab |  |
| ↳ BIOL C100L | Introduction to Biology Lab |  |
| ↳ BIOL C102 | Introduction to the Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology |  |
| ↳ BIOL C103 | Introduction to Marine Science |  |
| ↳ BIOL C104 | Medical Terminology for Health Professionals |  |
| ↳ BIOL C106 | Human Ecology |  |
| or ↳ ECOL C100 | Human Ecology |  |
| ↳ BIOL C180 | Cell and Molecular Biology |  |
| ↳ BIOL C185 | Diversity of Organisms |  |
| ↳ BIOL C200 | Pharmacology |  |
| ↳ BIOL C210 | General Microbiology |  |
| ↳ BIOL C220 | Human Anatomy |  |
| ↳ BIOL C221 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology |  |
| ↳ BIOL C225 | Human Physiology |  |
| ↳ BIOL C226 | Pathophysiology |  |
| ↳ BIOL C281 | Biochemistry |  |
| or ↳ CHEM C281 | Biochemistry |  |
| ↳ BIOL C283 | Genetics |  |
| ↳ BIOL C291A | Work Experience Education Llimited to a maximum of 3 units. |  |
| ↳ BIOL C292A | Work Experience Education Llimited to a maximum of 3 units. |  |
| ↳ CHEM C100 | Principles of Chemistry |  |
| ↳ CHEM C110 | Introduction to Chemistry |  |
| ↳ CHEM C130 | Preparation for General Chemistry |  |
| ↳ CHEM C140 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics |  |
| or ↳ PHYS C140 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics |  |
| ↳ CHEM C180C | General Chemistry A |  |
| ↳ CHEM C185C | General Chemistry B |  |
| ↳ CHEM C220 | Organic Chemistry A |  |
| ↳ CHEM C220L | Organic Chemistry A Lab |  |
| ↳ CHEM C225 | Organic Chemistry B |  |
| ↳ CHEM C225L | Organic Chemistry B Lab |  |
| ↳ GEOG C180 | Physical Geography |  |
| ↳ GEOG C180L | Physical Geography Lab |  |
| ↳ GEOL C105 | General Geology |  |
| ↳ GEOL C105L | Geology Lab |  |
| ↳ GEOL C106 | Earth Sciences for Teachers |  |
| ↳ GEOL C115 | California Geology |  |
| ↳ GEOL C185 | Historical Geology |  |
| ↳ GEOL C185L | Historical Geology Lab |  |
| ↳ MRSC C100 | Introduction to Marine Science |  |
| ↳ MATH C100 | Liberal Arts Mathematics |  |
| ↳ MATH C103 | Statistics for Elementary Teachers |  |
| ↳ MATH C104 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers |  |
| ↳ MATH C106 | Geometry for Elementary Teachers |  |
| ↳ MATH C115 | College Algebra |  |
| ↳ MATH C120 | Trigonometry |  |
| ↳ MATH C140 | Business Calculus |  |
| ↳ MATH C150 | Finite Mathematics With Applications |  |
| ↳ STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| ↳ MATH C170 | Precalculus |  |
| ↳ MATH C180 | Calculus 1 |  |
| ↳ MATH C185 | Calculus 2 |  |
| ↳ MATH C280 | Calculus 3 |  |
| ↳ MATH C285 | Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations |  |
| ↳ MATH C291 | Mathematical Sciences Work Based Learning |  |
| ↳ PHYS C110 | Conceptual Physics |  |
| ↳ PHYS C120 | Algebra Based Physics: Mechanics |  |
| ↳ PHYS C125 | Algebra Based Physics: Electricity and Magnetism |  |
| ↳ PHYS C185 | Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics |  |
| ↳ PHYS C280 | Calculus Based Physics: Electricity and Magnetism |  |
| ↳ PHYS C285 | Calculus Based Physics: Modern Physics |  |
| **Units Required for Area of Emphasis** | | 18 |
| **Local General Education or CalGETC pattern** | | Varies |
| **Electives to satisfy unit requirement** | | Varies |
| **Total Units** | | **60** |