Science Degree - General Science Emphasis

A.S. Degree Science · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.
CourseTitleUnits
Courses:9
MATH C2210Calculus I: Early Transcendentals4
orMATH 180HHonors Single Variable Calculus I4
CHEM 219General Chemistry5
orCHEM 219HHonors General Chemistry5
Courses13
Science Core Required Courses: 9 Units
MATH C2220Calculus II: Early Transcendentals4
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.
Total22

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