{
  "college": "woodland-community-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Interdisciplinary Studies",
  "id": "interdisciplinary-studies--natural-sciences-associate-in-science",
  "name": "Natural Sciences",
  "award": "Associate in Science",
  "department": "interdisciplinary-studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://wcc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WCC-Catalog-2026-27.pdf#page=188",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Natural Sciences AS has an interdisciplinary area of emphasis on the study of the natural world, its life forms, and the transformations of matter and energy, as well as the procedure by which new information is acquired and the scientific method. Students who complete this degree will develop an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities.\n\nStudents who complete this degree can earn higher wages in entry-level positions in a variety of fields, particularly ones that prefer familiarity with the natural sciences. The degree may also prepare students for careers that require further study, such as conservationists, researchers and lab technicians, and educators; students who plan to transfer should meet with a counselor to ensure that transfer requirements are met.\n\n### Student Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:\n\n- Demonstrate and understanding of ways in which science interacts with and affects human activities.\n- Demonstrate familiarity with methods of scientific inquiry.\n- Demonstrate familiarity with multiple aspects of the natural world and its life forms."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "title": "Required Courses for Major",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Area of Emphasis:"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select 18 units from courses that meet the WCC General Education Area 5 (Natural Sciences) requirements. Courses in area of emphasis must be selected from at least 3 different disciplines, and be completed with a C or better.. . . . . . . . . .18 Units"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Additional Requirements:"
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total units",
          "units": "18"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Students must also complete WCC Graduation and General Education requirements, including additional degree-applicable coursework to reach 60 units.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42–42 Units\n\n†To earn an Associate degree, students will complete at least 60 units of degree-applicable coursework, including required courses for the major (listed above), General Education, and Graduation Requirements."
    }
  ]
}