Academic and Career Pathway 

Math and Sciences

Associate in Arts Degree

Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Sciences

The science courses in this category examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena. These courses assist the student in developing an appreciation of the scientific method and encourage an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities. The mathematics courses encourage the understanding of mathematical concepts through the development of quantitative reasoning skills. 

This area of emphasis provides students with lower-division preparation for a variety of majors within the scientific disciplines, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as preparation for mathematics majors. Additionally, students may prepare for nursing, kinesiology, public health, and other health science majors. Many of the courses will assist students in prerequisite preparation for graduate programs within the health sciences. A point system using multi-criteria approved by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office is used to accept students into the RN program.

Graduation Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units of credit (including major and general education courses).
• Complete all courses required in the major with a “C” or “P” or better.
• Complete a general education pattern of courses (see Associate Degrees).
• Obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the degree-applicable courses.
• Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College.

Anthropology
ANTH C1001	Introduction to Biological Anthropology	3
or ANTH C1001H	Introduction to Biological Anthropology - Honors
ANTH C1001L	Biological Anthropology Lab	1
ANTH 105	Evolution of Human Behavior	3
ANTH 190	Primate Behavior and Ecology	3
Astronomy
ASTR C1001	Introduction to Astronomy	3
ASTR C1001L	Introduction to Astronomy Lab	1
ASTR 120	Life in the Universe	3
Biology
BIO 102	Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology	4
BIO 103	Introductory Biology: Animal Diversity	3
BIO 104	Introductory Biology: Botany (Plant Life)	4
BIO 105	Introductory Biology: Biotechnology in Society	3
BIO 107	Introductory Biology: Marine Biology	4
BIO 108	Introductory Biology: Ocean Ecology and Sustainability	3
BIO 108L	Introductory Biology: Ocean Ecology and Sustainability Lab	1
BIO 110	Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture/Lab)	4
or BIO 111 & 111L	Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture) and Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lab)
BIO 202	Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology	4
BIO 204	Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology	4
BIO 210	Human Anatomy	4
BIO 220	Human Physiology	4
BIO 230	Introduction to Microbiology	5
Business
BUS 147	Personal Finance	3
Chemistry
CHEM 103	Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors	3
CHEM 103L	Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors (Lab)	1
CHEM 112	Introductory General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors	5
CHEM 115	Introductory General Chemistry: For Allied Health Majors	4
CHEM 140	Preparation for General Chemistry: For Science Majors	4
CHEM 150	General Chemistry I: For Science Majors	5
CHEM 151	General Chemistry II: For Science Majors	5
CHEM 210	Organic Chemistry I: For Science Majors	5
CHEM 211	Organic Chemistry II: For Science Majors	5
Computer Studies and Information Technology
CSIT 123	Introduction to Data Analytics	3
Earth Science
EART 106	Earth and Space Science	3
Engineering
EE 100	Introduction to Electrical Engineering	3
EE 110	Electrical Engineering Clinic I	1
EE 210	Electrical Engineering Clinic II	1
ENGR 130	Statics	3
ENGR 230	Dynamics	3
Geography
GEOG 101	Earth's Dynamic Environment: Introduction to Physical Geography	3
GEOG 101L	Earth's Dynamic Environment: Introduction to Physical Geography Lab	1
Geology
GEOL 101	Physical Geology	3
GEOL 101L	Physical Geology Laboratory	1
Horticulture
HORT 115	Soil Science	3
HORT 116	Plant Science	4
Mathematics
MATH 102	Math Fundamentals: Mathematics for Life	3
MATH 102A	Mathematics For Life	3
MATH 112	Algebraic Concepts for Problem Solving	4
MATH 115	Calculus with Applications	5
MATH 126	Pre-Calculus I: College Algebra	4-5
or MATH 126S	Pre-Calculus I: College Algebra with Integrated Support
MATH 131	Pre-Calculus II: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry	4
MATH 135	Precalculus Mathematics	6
MATH 210	Mathematical Concepts and Structures for Teachers I: Number Systems and Number Sense	4
MATH 212	Mathematical Concepts and Structures for Teachers II: Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Reasoning	4
MATH 226	Discrete Mathematics	4
MATH 260	Calculus and Analytic Geometry III	4
MATH 265	Differential Equations	4
MATH 270	Linear Algebra	4
MATH C2210	Calculus I: Early Transcendentals	5
or MATH C2210E	Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Embedded Support
or MATH C2210H	Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Honors
MATH C2220	Calculus II: Early Transcendentals	4
STAT C1000	Introduction to Statistics	3-5
or STAT C1000E	Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support)
or STAT C1000H	Introduction to Statistics (Honors)
or BTEC 180	Biostatistics
or BUS 204	Business Statistics
or PSYC 104	Statistics for Behavioral Science
or PSYC 104H	Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors)
or SOCI 125	Introduction to Statistics in Sociology
Nutrition
NUTR 100	Nutrition Today	3
NUTR 120	Principles of Food Science with Lab	3
Oceanography
OCEA 101	Introduction to Oceanography	3
or OCEA 101H	Introduction to Oceanography (Honors)
OCEA 101L	Introductory Oceanography Laboratory	1
Physical Science
PHSN 106	Introduction to Physical Science: Physics and Chemistry	3
Physics
PHYS 111	Introductory Physics I	4
PHYS 112	Introductory Physics II	4
PHYS 151	Principles of Physics I	4
PHYS 152	Principles of Physics II	4
PHYS 253	Principles of Physics III	4
PHYS 280	Introduction to Electronics	3
Psychology
PSYC 260	Physiological Psychology	3