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Liberal Arts:  Science Concentration

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The Associate in Arts Degree with a Concentration in Science offers students the opportunity to explore an array of science courses which span the fields of biology, chemistry, mathematics, physical science, and physics.  Students receive a strong foundation in the scientific method and the physical world.

The Science Concentration prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and to pursue further study in the fields of biology, chemistry, physical science, physics, health careers, laboratory work, scientific research, teaching, or pharmaceuticals.

Because requirements vary at four-year colleges and universities, students should work closely with their academic advisors to make sure they enroll in courses appropriate for the institutions to which they plan to transfer.

Program Outcomes

Upon the completion of the degree in Liberal Arts, a graduate is able to: 

1. Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and evaluate critically what they hear and read.
2. Demonstrate comprehension and skill with research methods and scientific inquiry.
3. Apply the logic of mathematical reasoning and demonstrate proficiency in computational methods and mathematical concepts and applications.
4. Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems, to evaluate arguments and chains of reasoning, and to interpret information.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use contemporary information technology to gather information resources for personal and professional obligations.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of and reasoning ability about contemporary ethical issues and values.
7. Embrace the importance of cultural diversity and the role of a global perspective in modern society.

In addition, a student graduating with a Concentration in Science is also able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical principles of a range of disciplines in the physical and biological sciences.
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate mathematics to problems found in the physical and biological sciences.
3. Demonstrate a wide variety of laboratory techniques in the physical and biological sciences.
4. Generate and maintain accurate lab documentation, including a laboratory notebook.
5. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and draw conclusions from generated scientific data, and be able to present and defend the findings.