Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Science and Mathematics Associate in Arts Degree
PROGRAM CODE: 2A18163
Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Science and Mathematics: prepares students with the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on human experience. This emphasis includes lower-division coursework that prepares students for majors in science, math, and health related fields. Transfer pathways may have additional requirements outside of this degree. Please see a counselor to explore your options. This degree requires 18-22 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least one course from each category (A and B) and then complete additional courses in categories A and/or B for a total of 18-22 units: | 18-22 | |
| A) Sciences | ||
| General Human Anatomy | 4 | |
| Human Physiology | 5 | |
| Biological Anthropology | 3 | |
or ANTH 101HF | Honors Biological Anthropology | |
| Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 | |
| Principles of Biology | 4 | |
| General Biology | 5 | |
or BIOL 101HF | Honors General Biology | |
| Human Biology | 3 | |
| Human Biology Laboratory | 1 | |
| Biology of Insects and Spiders | 3 | |
| Plants and People | 3 | |
| Genetics and Biotechnology in Society | 3 | |
BIOL 109LF | 2 | |
| Marine Mammal Biology and Conservation | 3 | |
| Organismal Biology | 5 | |
| Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Biotechnology Lab | 1 | |
| Marine Biology | 3 | |
| Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| General Ecology | 4 | |
| Chemistry for Daily Life | 4 | |
| Chemistry for Allied Health Science | 5 | |
| Chemistry in a Changing World | 3 | |
| Preparation for General Chemistry | 5 | |
| General Chemistry I | 5 | |
| General Chemistry II | 5 | |
| Physical Geology | 3 | |
| Physical Geology Lab | 1 | |
| Earth Science Survey | 3 | |
| Earth Science Survey Lab | 1 | |
| Historical Geology | 4 | |
| Geology of National Parks and Monuments | 3 | |
| Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 | |
| Introduction to Weather and Climate Laboratory | 1 | |
| Geology of Orange County Area | 2 | |
| Earth Science for Educators | 4 | |
| Introduction to Climate Science | 3 | |
| Astronomy | 3 | |
or ESC 116HF | Honors Astronomy | |
| Astronomy Lab | 2 | |
| Geology of California | 3 | |
| Introduction to Oceanography | 3 | |
or ESC 130HF | Honors Introduction to Oceanography | |
| Introduction to Oceanography Field Experience | 1 | |
| Environmental Geology | 3 | |
| Environmental Biology | 3 | |
| Environmental Biology Lab | 1 | |
| Physical Geography | 3 | |
or GEOG 102HF | Honors Physical Geography | |
| Physical Geography Lab | 1 | |
| Health Science | 3 | |
| Applied Botany | 4 | |
| Applied Entomology | 3 | |
| Plant Pathology | 3 | |
| Medical Microbiology | 4 | |
| General Microbiology | 5 | |
| Human Nutrition | 3 | |
or NUTR 210HF | Honors Human Nutrition | |
| Relativity for Poets | 3 | |
| Elementary Physics | 4 | |
| Physics for the Life Sciences I | 4 | |
| Physics for the Life Sciences II | 4 | |
| Physics with Calculus for the Life Sciences I | 4 | |
| Physics with Calculus for the Life Sciences II | 4 | |
| General Physics I | 4 | |
| General Physics II | 4 | |
| General Physics III | 4 | |
| B) Mathematics | ||
| Personal Financial Management | 3 | |
| Business Mathematics | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Mathematics | 3 | |
| Introductory Probability and Statistics | 4 | |
or MATH 120HF | Honors Introductory Probability and Statistics | |
| Introductory Probability and Statistics with Support | 5 | |
| College Algebra for Business Calculus | 4 | |
| Calculus for Business | 4 | |
| Calculus Business w/ Support | 5 | |
| College Algebra | 4 | |
or MATH 141HF | Honors College Algebra | |
| Trigonometry | 4 | |
| College Algebra with Support | 5 | |
| Trigonometry with Support | 5 | |
| Calculus I (formerly MATH 150AF) | 4 | |
or MATH 151HF | Honors Calculus I (formerly MATH 150HF) | |
| Calculus II (formerly MATH 150BF) | 4 | |
or MATH 152HF | Honors Calculus II | |
| Discrete Structures | 4 | |
| Discrete Mathematics | 4 | |
| Graph Theory and Linear Algebra | 4 | |
| Multivariable Calculus (formerly MATH 250AF) | 4 | |
| Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (formerly MATH 250BF) | 4 | |
| Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | |
| Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science | 4 | |
or PSY 161HF | Honors Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science | |
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 4 | |
| Total Units | 18-22 | |
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
OUTCOME 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools to evaluate information, and form conclusions to solve problems.
OUTCOME 2: Develop mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills to evaluate issues related to the physical and biological sciences from an evidence-based perspective to understand its impact on society, environment, and daily life.
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