Interdisciplinary Studies - Mathematics and Science Option, Associate in Science
The Mathematics and Science option is designed for the student interested in the health sciences field or in developing a foundation in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) disciplines at the Associate Degree level. Mathematics courses encourage the understanding of basic mathematical concepts, quantitative reasoning and applications. Natural science courses emphasize experimental methodology, hypothesis testing, and the power of systematic questioning. The student will develop a comprehension of the basic concepts of the physical and biological sciences, and a understanding of science as a human endeavor, including the limitations as well as the power of scientific inquiry.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate scientific literacy by identifying and applying the major components of the scientific method of inquiry.
- Analyze the similarities and differences between the ways knowledge is collected and applied in the disciplines studies.
- Compare and contrast conflicting viewpoints from the perspective of two or more disciplines.
- Integrate and utilize knowledge from multiple disciplines to solve problems.
General Education
Complete the following general education pattern:
- San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern
- planning to transfer to an out of state or independent 4-year college or university that accepts completion of the Associate Degree for transfer.
- following NCAA guidelines.
General Education requirements vary widely from institution to institution. It is highly recommended that students see a counselor or consult the selected baccalaureate transfer campus catalog for appropriate GE course selection.
Major Requirements - Restricted Electives
Area A - Science - Complete a minimum of 4 units including one laboratory selected from:
AH SC 010
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Principles of Animal Science
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3
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AH SC 010L
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Principles of Animal Science Laboratory
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1
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ANTHR 001
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Cultural Anthropology
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3
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ANTHR 002
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Biological Anthropology
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3
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ANTHR 002L
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Biological Anthropology Laboratory
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1
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ANTHR 010
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Introduction to Archeology
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3
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ANTHR 010L
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Beginning Field Archeology
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1
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ASTRO 001
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Introductory Astronomy
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3
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ASTRO 001L
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Astronomy Laboratory
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1
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BIOL 001
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Core Biology
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4
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BIOL 002
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General Zoology
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5
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BIOL 010
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Survey of Biology
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4
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BIOL 011
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Humans in the Biological World
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4
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BIOL 012
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Natural History of California
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3
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BIOL 022
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Introduction to Medical Microbiology
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4
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BIOL 023
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General Microbiology
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5
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BIOL 030/PSYCH 030
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Human Sexuality
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3
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BIOL 031
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Human Anatomy
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4
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BIOL 032
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Human Physiology
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5
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BIOL 033
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Anatomy and Physiology
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6
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CHEM 001A
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General Chemistry
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5
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CHEM 001B
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General Chemistry
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5
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CHEM 003A
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Introduction to Chemistry
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4
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CHEM 003B
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Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
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4
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CHEM 012A
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Organic Chemistry
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5
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CHEM 012B
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Organic Chemistry
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5
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GEOG 001
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Physical Geography
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3
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GEOG 001L
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Physical Geography Laboratory
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1
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GEOG 002
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Cultural Geography
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3
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GEOG 003
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Geography of California
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3
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GEOG 010
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World Regional Geography
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3
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GEOL 001A
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Physical Geology with Laboratory
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4
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GEOL 001B
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Historical Geology with Laboratory
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4
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GEOL 005
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Earth Science
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3
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GEOL 005A
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Earth Science with Laboratory
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4
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GEOL 005L
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Earth Science Laboratory
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1
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GEOL 010
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General Geology
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3
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GEOL 015
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Environmental Geology
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3
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GEOL 016
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Oceanography
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3
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GEOL 016A
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Oceanography with Laboratory
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4
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PHSCI 001
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Matter and Energy
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3
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PHYSC 002A
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General Physics
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4
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PHYSC 002B
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General Physics
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4
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PHYSC 004A
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Principles of Physics: Mechanics
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4
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PHYSC 004B
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Principles of Physics: Waves, Sound, and Thermodynamics
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4
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PHYSC 004C
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Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
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4
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PHYSC 010
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Introduction to Physics
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4
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PLANT 010
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Principles of Plant Science
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3
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PLANT 010L
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Principles of Plant Science Laboratory
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1
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PLANT 014
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Soil Science
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4
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Area B - Mathematics - Complete 3 units selected from:
MATH 001
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Calculus I
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5
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MATH 002
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Calculus II
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4
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MATH 003
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Multivariable Calculus
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4
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MATH 004
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Differential Equations
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4
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MATH 005
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Linear Algebra
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4
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MATH 010
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Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics
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3
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MATH 012
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Introduction to Probability and Statistics
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4
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MATH 013
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Survey of Calculus
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4
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MATH 017A
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Concepts and Structures of Mathematics
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3
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MATH 017B
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Concepts and Structures of Mathematics
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3
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MATH 020
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Finite Mathematics
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3
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MATH 038A
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Precalculus I
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4
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MATH 038B
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Precalculus II
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4
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MATH 039
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Precalculus
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5
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PSYCH 002
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Statistical Methods for Psychology and Social Science
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3
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Area C - Complete 11 units selected from the courses below of from courses in Area A or B above.
CS 011
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Fundamentals of Computer Science
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3
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CS 012
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Introduction to Management Information Systems
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3
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CS 055
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Discrete Structures for Computer Science
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3
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CSP 026A
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Java Programming
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3
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CSP 026B
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Data Structures with Java
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3
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CSP 028A
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Visual Basic .NET Programming
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3
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CSP 029A
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Pascal Programming
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3
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CSP 031A
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C++ Programming I
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3
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CSP 031B
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C++ Programming II
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3
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ENGR 002
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Engineering Graphics
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3
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ENGR 004
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Engineering Materials
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4
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ENGR 006
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Engineering Circuit Analysis
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4
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ENGR 008
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Statics
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3
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Minimum Area of Emphasis Units Required: 18
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Minimum Degree Units Required: 60
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