Liberal Arts: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning

Description

The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning degree emphasizes the natural, physical, and life science areas of study which examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomenon. This degree emphasizes the development of college-level mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills, evidence based reasoning and logical deduction. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on the development of the world’s civilizations.

This degree may prepare students for a narrow or interdisciplinary focus in the Scientific and Mathematic areas of study to pursue similar majors at four-year institutions.

Courses approved within the general education standards in the areas of Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning may be used to fulfill major preparation requirements. Students should consult with a Counselor in planning for fulfillment of these degree requirements.

A grade of "C" or better is required for each course in the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Apply scientific concepts, theories, and reasoning and quantitative understanding, methods and proficiency to assess, evaluate, and solve real-world problems.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of evidence based reasoning, logical deduction, mathematical reasoning, and empirical methods of measurement.
• Utilize laboratory techniques and protocols for the purpose of observation and experimentation.
• Investigate and generate scientific explanation of theoretical principles, natural phenomena, empirical research findings and quantitative data analysis.

Requirements

Major Requirements

AA Degree Requirements