Liberal Arts, AA - Emphasis in Mathematics and Science
Associate of Arts Math and Science · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 60.0 - 61.0
The Associate Degree in Liberal Arts is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an "Area of Emphasis." This area of emphasis would be an ideal choice for students who plan on transferring to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) as students can satisfy general education requirement, plus focus on transferable coursework that relates to majors at these institutions. Please consult with a counselor for information regarding your intended major at the specific college or university of your choice. Along with the area of emphasis requirements, students must also fulfill the CalGETC General education pattern to complete all degree requirements.
Program Outcomes
- Acquired fundamental grounding in communication, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and quantitative reasoning, the arts, literature and humanities, social, political and economic institutions, and self-development.
- Acquired fundamental knowledge and skills in various disciplines constituting the Mathematics and Science
Program Requirements
Area of Emphasis - Total 18 Minimum Credits is Required
For depth of study, 2 or more courses in one discipline is required.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ASTR C1001 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| AST 105 | Astronomy: The Solar System | 4 |
| AST 110 | Astronomy: Beyond the Solar System | 4 |
| BIOL C1001 | Introduction to Biology | 4 |
| BIOL C1001L | Introduction to Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIO 111 | Basic Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO 190 | Biology Sequence I for Majors | 5 |
| BIO 191 | Biology Sequence II for Majors | 5 |
| BIO 210 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 211 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| CHE 101 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 109 | Chemistry for Health Sciences and Nursing Disciplines | 5 |
| CHE 210 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHE 211 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| GGR 101 | Physical Geography | 4 |
| GGR 102 | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
| GGR 103 | World Geography | 3 |
| GEL 101 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEL 102 | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEL 103 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| GEL 104 | Environmental Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEL 105 | Natural Hazards and Disasters | 4 |
| GEL 106 | Natural Hazards and Disasters Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| MAT 108 | Liberal Arts Math | 3-4 units effective Spring 2027 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 4 |
| PHY 100 | Physics Concepts | 3 |
| PSY 155 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Research Methods in Sociology | 3 |
CalGETC
- Transfer General Education Requirements Credits: 34 - 38