AAA - DRAFT of Science, AS

Department: Science

Program/Major Code: AOSASI/ASI2

CIP Code: 30.0101

Duration in weeks: 64

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the learner will be able to:

Content Knowledge: Demonstrate mastery of content in sub-disciplines.
Scientific Method: Construct a scientific hypothesis, collect and/or evaluate scientific data.
Skills and Technology: Utilize scientific tools and/or software appropriate for the sub-discipline.
Communication: Communicate effectively through written and spoken methods.

Semester Pathway

You must first pick an Associate of Science Pathways based on the University you will transfer to.

Work with a PCC advisor and/or university advisor to develop a unique pathway for you based on your placement recommendations, any prior college courses, and your specific situation. Pathways provided by the University are designed for students who have completed prerequisites and have met college preparatory requirements in math, writing and reading.

Some universities have additional requirements for entrance into a specific program. Please work with your university advisor for additional details.

This degree includes the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)

First Semester

AGEC Written and Oral Communication - WRT 101 3 Credits
AGEC Quantitative Reasoning - MAT 187 or higher 5 Credits
AGEC Arts and Humanities 3 Credits
AGEC Natural Sciences 4 Credits**
STU 107 University Transfer Exploration, Preparation and College Success 1 Credit

Second Semester

AGEC Written and Oral Communication WRT 102 3 Credits
AGEC Natural Sciences 4 Credits**
AGEC Arts and Humanities 3 Credits
Two courses from your transfer pathway* 6 Credits

Third Semester

AGEC Institutions in the Americas 3 Credits
AGEC Social and Behavioral Science 3 Credits
Three courses from your transfer pathway* 9 Credits

Fourth Semester

AGEC Social and Behavioral Science 3 Credits
STU 210UA or STU 210UT or STU 210PT 2 Credits
Two or more courses from your transfer pathway (as needed to meet the program’s 60 credit minimum requirement)* 10-12 Credits

Program Total: 60-64 Credits

*Transfer pathway courses include AGEC natural science, AGEC quantitative reasoning courses numbered 187 or higher, transferable ENG courses, CIS 129 , CIS 131 , CIS 250 , CIS 265 , CIS 269 , CIS 278 , CIS 279 and/or second language courses (two from the same prefix, max of 10 credits of second language).

**AGEC Natural Science requirement for the Associate of Science requires the completion of both courses in one of these sciences: Biology, Chemistry or Geology. (BIO 181IN and BIO 182IN OR CHM 151IN and CHM 152IN OR GLG 101IN and GLG 102IN )