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
- Design and apply the process of science to address a hypothesis.
- Find, select, evaluate, and communicate scientific information present in primary research literature, mass media, online, or other sources.
- 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 | |
| orBIOL 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 | |
| orECOL 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 | |
| orCHEM 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 | |
| orPHYS 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 | |