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):
- 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 |
| orMATH 180H | Honors Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM 219 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 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 | |