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      "markdown": "Program Code: SAC.SCI.AS\n\nProgram Control Number: 04264"
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      "markdown": "The associate degree in science is designed to provide students with a foundation in science that will allow transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate science degree in disciplines such as astronomy, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, geophysics, meteorology, oceanography, or physics.\n\nFor transfer with upper division standing, most four-year institutions require a minimum of one year of calculus and one year of general chemistry in addition to the courses required in the science major. Check with the Santiago Canyon College/Santa Ana College Transfer Center or counselor for specific transfer requirements.\n\nUnits used to satisfy the Santiago Canyon College/Santa Ana College general education requirements may also be used to satisfy the Science Degree requirements.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Students will understand the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on the development of the world?s civilizations."
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          "text": "Required Courses - Astronomy Emphasis",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASTR 110",
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "text": "A. Electives for any emphasis of the Science Degree must be selected from the following courses: Any course numbered 100 or higher in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Physical Science or Physics and Mathematics 185, 280. C. Completion of Physics 217/227/237 and /or Mathematics 280 highly recommended."
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