# Science Degree - Astronomy Emphasis (A.S. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Science

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36167/34389/36168

Program Code: SAC.SCI.AS

Program Control Number: 04264

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.

For 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.

Units used to satisfy the Santiago Canyon College/Santa Ana College general education requirements may also be used to satisfy the Science Degree requirements.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Students will understand the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on the development of the world?s civilizations.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core Courses** | | 9 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| or MATH 180H | Honors Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM 219 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM 219H | Honors General Chemistry | 5 |
| **Required Courses - Astronomy Emphasis** | | 11 |
| ASTR 109 | Introduction to the Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 110 | Introduction to Stars and Galaxies | 3 |
| or ASTR 110H | Honors Introduction to Stars and Galaxies | 3 |
| ASTR 140 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| **Electives** | | 6 |
| **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.** | |  |
| **Total** | | **26** |