General Studies–Science Emphasis A.A. Degree (Transfer)

Application Code 157

For curriculum information, contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division—Room ST-248—443-518-1600.

The general studies area of study is intended for students who are uncertain of their career plans or desire two years of a broad, general college education. This curriculum has been adapted to allow students to explore several different subject areas. The General Studies–Science Emphasis transfer pattern has been designed specifically for students whose interests are more in the area of science. Those who plan their course sequences with faculty advisors may prepare for either transfer or employment. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.

Suggested Semester 1

Course Number	Title	Credits
ENGL 121	College Composition	3
CHEM 101	General Inorganic Chemistry I	4
	OR
CHEM 103	Fundamentals of General Chemistry	4
Gen Ed Core	Arts & Humanities Core Group A	3
Gen Ed Core	Mathematics Core Course	3
Elective	General Elective	3

Suggested Semester 2

Course Number	Title	Credits
Gen Ed Core	Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group A	3
Ethics Elective	Ethics Elective	3
	OR
	HMDV-160, HMDV-161, and HMDV-260	3
	OR
	HMDV-161, HMDV-260, and HMDV-261	3
Elective	Arts & Sciences Elective	4
Elective	Science Elective	4

Suggested Semester 3

Course Number	Title	Credits
Gen Ed Core	Arts & Humanities Core Group B	3
Gen Ed Core	Science Core Course	3
Elective	Science Elective	4
Elective	General Elective	3
Core Elective	Any General Education Core Course	3

Suggested Semester 4

Course Number	Title	Credits
Gen Ed Core	Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group B	3
Core Elective	Any General Education Core Course	3
Elective	Arts & Sciences Elective	4
Elective	Science Elective	4

A graduate should be able to

1. 1. Demonstrate general education competencies.
2. 2. Design experiments using scientific techniques and collect, analyze, and interpret scientific data.
3. 3. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning to problems, dilemmas, and issues.

Total Credit Hours: 60

The Arts & Humanities Core requirement may alternatively be fulfilled by completing a World Language Sequence plus one of the following courses: SPCH 151, THET 102, THET 103, THET 202, THET 241, or WMST 193. Students who choose to complete a World Language Sequence are not required to complete General Education Core Electives.