Core and Degree Requirement Note(s)

* Required Mathematics:  MATH 181 Calculus 1  and MATH 191 Calculus 2  are often required for science/math transfer programs. MATH 230 Calculus 3  and MATH 240 Differential Equations  also are acceptable. MATH 135 College Algebra with Trigonometry , followed by MATH 161 Precalculus (Functions & Coordinate Geometry) , could be taken as a sequence for average math students. Pharmacy transfer students must take MATH 161 Precalculus (Functions & Coordinate Geometry)  and MATH 181 Calculus 1  or higher. College Algebra,  MATH 116 The Development of Mathematical Thought ,  MATH 111 Finite Math, and MATH 140 Statistics  are not acceptable for the LA/MS math requirement. They count toward graduation requirements and can be taken as electives.

** Required Science: BIOL 115 General Biology 1 (and Lab) , BIOL 117 General Biology 2 (and Lab) , PHYSC 111 College Physics 1 (and Lab) , PHYSC 112 College Physics 2 (and Lab) , CHEM 107 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (and Lab) , and CHEM 111 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (and Lab)  are most generally accepted or required in transfer. Pharmacy and Medical Technology transfer students must take CHEM 107 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (and Lab) , CHEM 111 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (and Lab)  as the core sciences in their first year, as they are prerequisites for second-year courses. Other science and math courses may be allowed to satisfy degree requirements at the discretion of the Curriculum Chair or may be taken as electives.

Advice for Math/Science Transfer Students

Mathematics/science students should follow these guidelines when selecting classes:

1. Begin with the highest-level college mathematics course for which high school has prepared you; lowest level acceptable for this degree: MATH 135 College Algebra with Trigonometry ; followed by MATH 161 Precalculus (Functions & Coordinate Geometry) .
2. Take only science courses that require a laboratory and are offered in a two-semester sequence; BIOL 115 General Biology 1 (and Lab)  and BIOL 117 General Biology 2 (and Lab) , PHYSC 111 College Physics 1 (and Lab)  and PHYSC 112 College Physics 2 (and Lab)  (or higher), and CHEM 107 Inorganic Chemistry 1 (and Lab)  and CHEM 111 Inorganic Chemistry 2 (and Lab) .  
3. Take the first and second parts of two-part courses in the correct sequence.

The specific courses needed to meet the degree requirements depend on the career and transfer goals of the individual student. There are several science and mathematics courses which are intended for the non-mathematics/science major and do not fulfill the science curriculum. Students should seek advice from a college counselor or Curriculum Chair on what courses do and do not fulfill requirements. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college in a specific major (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics) after completion of our program in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Mathematics and Science should contact the curriculum chair for advice on appropriate elective courses.