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

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

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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.
Requirements for the associate in science degree:

**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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **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 |
| **Courses** | | 13 |
| **Science Core Required Courses: 9 Units** | |  |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| **Electives:** | |  |
| **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 Math C2220, 280.** | |  |
| **Total** | | **22** |