Science and Math

Associate of Arts Degree Mathematics · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.

CourseTitleUnits
Required Core
Complete the following:
Select at least 18 units of the following:18
AGNG C122Biology of Aging
orBIOL C120Biology of Aging
ANTH C185Introduction to Biological Anthropology
ASTR C100Introduction to Astronomy
ASTR C100LAstronomy Laboratory
BIOL C100Introduction to Biology
BIOL C100CIntroduction to Biology Lecture/Lab
BIOL C100LIntroduction to Biology Lab
BIOL C102Introduction to the Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL C103Introduction to Marine Science
BIOL C104Medical Terminology for Health Professionals
BIOL C106Human Ecology
orECOL C100Human Ecology
BIOL C180Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL C185Diversity of Organisms
BIOL C200Pharmacology
BIOL C210General Microbiology
BIOL C220Human Anatomy
BIOL C221Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL C225Human Physiology
BIOL C226Pathophysiology
BIOL C281Biochemistry
orCHEM C281Biochemistry
BIOL C283Genetics
BIOL C291AWork Experience Education Llimited to a maximum of 3 units.
BIOL C292AWork Experience Education Llimited to a maximum of 3 units.
CHEM C100Principles of Chemistry
CHEM C110Introduction to Chemistry
CHEM C130Preparation for General Chemistry
CHEM C140Survey of Chemistry and Physics
orPHYS C140Survey of Chemistry and Physics
CHEM C180CGeneral Chemistry A
CHEM C185CGeneral Chemistry B
CHEM C220Organic Chemistry A
CHEM C220LOrganic Chemistry A Lab
CHEM C225Organic Chemistry B
CHEM C225LOrganic Chemistry B Lab
GEOG C180Physical Geography
GEOG C180LPhysical Geography Lab
GEOL C105General Geology
GEOL C105LGeology Lab
GEOL C106Earth Sciences for Teachers
GEOL C115California Geology
GEOL C185Historical Geology
GEOL C185LHistorical Geology Lab
MRSC C100Introduction to Marine Science
MATH C100Liberal Arts Mathematics
MATH C103Statistics for Elementary Teachers
MATH C104Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
MATH C106Geometry for Elementary Teachers
MATH C115College Algebra
MATH C120Trigonometry
MATH C140Business Calculus
MATH C150Finite Mathematics With Applications
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics
MATH C170Precalculus
MATH C180Calculus 1
MATH C185Calculus 2
MATH C280Calculus 3
MATH C285Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
MATH C291Mathematical Sciences Work Based Learning
PHYS C110Conceptual Physics
PHYS C120Algebra Based Physics: Mechanics
PHYS C125Algebra Based Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS C185Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics
PHYS C280Calculus Based Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS C285Calculus Based Physics: Modern Physics
Units Required for Area of Emphasis18
Local General Education or CalGETC patternVaries
Electives to satisfy unit requirementVaries
Total Units60

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