Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Sciences

The integrated curriculum of the Liberal Arts degree provides a broad exposure to the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, while offering the opportunity for depth of knowledge within an area of emphasis. The program will enable students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the logic, aesthetic, and ethical values that have shaped and enriched our culture and to develop intellectual maturity, a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the world. The curriculum provides a basic framework for lifelong individual study as well as preparation for university study.The science courses in this category examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. These courses will assist the student in developing an appreciation of the scientific method and encourage an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities. The mathematics courses will encourage the understanding of mathematical concepts through the development of quantitative reasoning skills. Students are required to complete at least one mathematics course within this area of emphasis. This area of emphasis will provide students with lower-division preparation for a variety of majors within the scientific disciplines, including Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geology and Physics and will provide preparation for Mathematics majors. Additionally, students may undertake preparation for Nursing, Kinesiology, Public Health and other Health Science majors. Many of the courses will also assist students in prerequisite preparation for graduate programs within Health Sciences.In addition to the area of emphasis, students are required to complete a general education pattern (Plan A, B, or C). Students are advised to meet with a counselor to select the general education pattern most appropriate to their educational goals.Units used to satisfy an area of emphasis may be used to satisfy general education requirements.

Program Courses & Requirements

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze and evaluate scientific and mathematical topics.
• Clearly communicate scientific and mathematical reasoning and qualitative problem solving skills using appropriate vocabulary, methodologies and diverse technologies.