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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "award": "Associate in Science in General Studies (18 Unit Emphasis)",
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      "markdown": "This emphasis allows the student to explore the broad areas of life and physical sciences as a foundation for lifelong learning.\n\n### Program learning outcomes\n\nFor General Studies Degree Learning Outcomes, see page 31.\n\nChoose 18 units from at least four of the following areas:"
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR-1",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "title": "Introduction to Biological Anthropology",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ASTR-2",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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