Division: Natural & Health Science
Academic Dept: Natural & Health
Science
Curriculum Chair: Prof. William Bastiansen
Tel: 914-606-6938
Program Description:
The Liberal Arts &
Sciences/Mathematics and Science program leads to the Associate in
Science (A.S.) degree. This program, with an emphasis on mathematics,
science, or both, parallels the first two years of course content for
the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. Qualified
graduates of this program usually continue their studies at four-year
colleges and universities, where, depending on the courses taken during
their time here, they may meet the entry requirements for baccalaureate
programs in mathematics, sciences (such as chemistry, biology, physics),
and environmental science and forestry.
The distribution of courses to meet the
requirements for the A.S. degree varies depending on the student’s
interests, and is given below. It is very important that a student
review the requirements for the first two years of any colleges to which
he or she might transfer. Course selection can then be made with advice
from a counselor in the area of the student’s interest.
The following chart indicates the recommended courses for students
planning to transfer to a four-year college in a specific major after
completion of the program in Liberal Arts/Mathematics & Science. Transfer Chart.
Recommended Full-Time
Semester Plan
The curriculum chairperson for this
program
recommends taking the courses for this degree in a particular order.
Click the button above for recommended semester-by-semester layout of
the classes needed to complete this program.
Program
Descriptions Table of Contents
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Core Requirements
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Credit Hours
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ENG 101, 102 Comp & Lit I & II |
6 |
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Behavioral Science |
3 |
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Humanities |
3 |
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Social
Science |
3 |
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Mathematics* |
8 |
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Science** |
8 |
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Phys. Ed. (1 health/fitness, 1
sport) |
2 |
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Total
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33 |
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Math/Science Transfer
Mathematics/science students should follow these guidelines:
- Begin with the highest-level college
mathematics course for which high school has prepared you;
- Take only science courses that require
a laboratory;
- Take both the first and second parts
of two-part courses in 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
choose elective courses in math and science from the Transfer Chart
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Degree
Requirements
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Credit Hours
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Students planning to
transfer to a Math/Science degree program at a four-year college
or university should follow these degree requirements:
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Additional Electives in
Humanities,
English or Communications |
3 |
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Additional Electives in
Behavioral/Social Science |
6 |
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Additional Mathematics*
or Science** |
8 |
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Electives |
14 |
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Total |
31 |
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Minimum Total
Credits |
64 |
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* Required Mathematics: MATH 121, 122 Calculus I & II
are often required for science/math transfer programs. MATH 201 Calculus III
and MATH 203 Differential Equations also are acceptable. MATH 110A College
Algebra with Trigonometry, followed by MATH 115 Precalculus, could be taken
as a sequence for average math students. Pharmacy transfer students must
take MATH 115 Precalculus and MATH 121 Calculus I or higher. College
Algebra, MATH 116 Development of Math Thought, MATH 111 Finite Math, and
MATH 113 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, 117 General
Biology I & II, PHYSC 123, 125 College Physics I & II (or higher), and CHEM
107, 111 Inorganic Chemistry I & II are most generally accepted or required
in transfer. Pharmacy and Medical Technology transfer students must take
CHEM 107, 111 Inorganic Chemistry I & II 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.
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