Degrees & Certificates
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics and Science AA
Effective Fall 2020
The Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics and Science AA courses emphasize the natural sciences, which examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. Courses in math emphasize 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 the development of the world’s civilizations.
The graduate of the AA program in liberal arts will:
- Complete Las Positas College AA degree General Education, Graduation and Proficiency Requirements
- Complete a total of 60 associate degree applicable units
- Complete 18 units in one “Area of Emphasis” from those listed below
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | |
| CS 17 (Discrete Mathematical Structures) | 4 |
| MATH 1 (Calculus I) | 5 |
| MATH 2 (Calculus II) | 5 |
| MATH 3 (Multivariable Calculus) | 5 |
| MATH 5 (Ordinary Differential Equations) | 3.5 |
| MATH 7 (Elementary Linear Algebra) | 3.5 |
| MATH 10 (Discrete Mathematical Structures) | 4 |
| MATH 27 (Number Systems for Educators) | 3 |
| MATH 30 (College Algebra for STEM) | 4 |
| MATH 33 (Finite Mathematics) | 4 |
| MATH 34 (Calculus for Business and Social Sciences) | 5 |
| MATH 39 (Trigonometry) | 4 |
| MATH 40 (Statistics and Probability) | 4 |
| MATH 47 (Mathematics for Liberal Arts) | 3 |
| Science | |
| ANTR 1 (Biological Anthropology) | 3 |
| ANTR 1L (Biological Anthropology Lab) | 1 |
| ANTR 2L (Archeology Field Lab) | 1 |
| ANTR 13 (Introduction to Forensic Anthropology) | 3 |
| ASTR 10 (Introduction to Astronomy: Th e Solar System) | 3 |
| ASTR 20 (Introduction to Astronomy: Stars and the Universe) | 3 |
| ASTR 30L (Introduction to Astronomy Lab) | 1 |
| BIO 1A (General Botany) | 5 |
| BIO 1B (General Zoology) | 5 |
| BIO 1C (Cell and Molecular Biology) | 5 |
| BIO 7A (Human Anatomy) | 5 |
| BIO 7B (Human Physiology) | 5 |
| BIO 7C (Microbiology) | 5 |
| BIO 10 (Introduction to the Science of Biology) | 4 |
| BIO 20 (Contemporary Human Biology) | 3 |
| BIO 30 (Introduction to College Biology) | 4 |
| BIO 40 (Humans and the Environment) | 3 |
| BIO 50 (Anatomy and Physiology) | 4 |
| BIO 60 (Marine Biology) | 4 |
| BIO 70 (Field Biology) | 3 |
| CHEM 1A (General College Chemistry I) | 5 |
| CHEM 1B (General College Chemistry II) | 5 |
| CHEM 12A (Organic Chemistry I) | 5 |
| CHEM 12B (Organic Chemistry II) | 5 |
| CHEM 30A (Intro and Applied Chemistry I) | 4 |
| CHEM 30B (Introductory and Applied Chemistry II) | 4 |
| CHEM 31 (Intro to College Chemistry) | 4 |
| EVST 5 (Energy and Sustainability) | 3 |
| GEOG 1 (Introduction to Physical Geography) | 3 |
| GEOG 1L (Introduction to Physical Geography Laboratory) | 1 |
| GEOG 8 (Introduction to Atmospheric Science) | 3 |
| GEOG 12 (Geography of California) | 3 |
| GEOL 1 (Physical Geology) | 3 |
| GEOL 1L (Physical Geology Laboratory) | 1 |
| GEOL 2 (Historical Geology with Lab) | 4 |
| GEOL 5 (Environmental Geology: Hazards & Disasters) | 3 |
| GEOL 7 (Environmental Geology: Resources, Use Impact & Pollution) | 3 |
| GEOL 12 (Introduction to Oceanography) | 3 |
| GEOL 12L (Intro to Oceanography Lab) | 1 |
| PHYS 1A (General Physics I) | 5 |
| PHYS 1B (General Physics II) | 5 |
| PHYS 1C (General Physics III) | 5 |
| PHYS 1D (General Physics IV) | 3 |
| PHYS 2A (Introduction to Physics I) | 4 |
| PHYS 2B (Introduction to Physics II) | 4 |
| PHYS 10 (Descriptive Physics) | 3 |
| PHYS 10L (Descriptive Physics Lab) | 1 |
| PSYC 4 (Brain, Mind, and Behavior) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units in the Area of Emphasis | 18 - 21 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| General Education Pattern | Total Units Required |
| AA | 60 |
| CSU GE-B | 60 |
| IGETC (CSU) | 60 |
In addition to the Required Courses in the Area of Emphasis, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, California State University General EducationBreadth, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.