Mathematics/Natural Science, Associate in Science (MNS)
Effective: Fall 2016
The Mathematics and Natural Science Program provides a strong foundation for students who plan to attend a four-year institution and major in mathematics or one of the natural sciences. Students who complete the program requirements will be prepared to continue their education in order to pursue academic, research, or industrial careers in such diverse areas as biology, biotechnology, ecology, wildlife biology, chemistry, biochemistry, astronomy, geology, physics, mathematics and applied mathematics. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a mathematics or natural science faculty advisor and consult with the DCCC Transfer Office prior to course selection to determine the appropriate sequence and level of courses.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical principles and concepts.
- Apply mathematical principles and concepts to the solution of problems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of scientific principles and concepts.
- Apply scientific principles and concepts to the solution of problems.
- Perform selected tasks relative to laboratory experiments in the natural sciences.
The College Transfer Office is set up to help Delaware County Community College students transfer to four-year colleges and universities. If you are planning to transfer, you are strongly encouraged to meet with a transfer advisor within your first two semesters (or before you reach 30 transferable college credits from all institutions attended).
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CS 100 or CS 101 | Introduction to Information Technology or Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| Select one of the following Scientific Inquiry Elective: | 4 | |
| General Biology I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| Select one of the following Quantitative Reasoning Mathematics Elective: | 4 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Any transferable Diversity and Social Justice (DJ) designated Social Science course | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 112 | English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | |
| Mathematics Elective | 3-4 | |
| Any transferable Global Understanding designated Humanities course | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| COMM 100 or COMM 111 | Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Mathematics/Laboratory Science Elective | 3-4 | |
| Mathematics/Laboratory Science Elective | 3-5 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 15-19 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Mathematics/Laboratory Science Elective | 3-4 | |
| Mathematics/Laboratory Science Elective | 3-5 | |
| Open Electives | 6-8 | |
| Hours | 12-17 | |
| Total Hours | 60-70 | |
Notes
Diversity and Social Justice designated courses.
Global Understanding designated courses.
Social Science Electives - Transfer Program
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
For college transfer curricula1:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 240 | Criminology | 3 |
| ADJ 260 | Corrections-Probation-Parole | 3 |
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ECO 220 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Introduction to Teaching (or above) | 3 |
| HIS 110 | American History I (or above) | 3 |
| INT 100 | Student Success | 3 |
| POL 110 | Introduction to Political Science (or above) | 3 |
| PSY 130 | Personal and Career Development (or above) | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology (or above) | 3 |
| SWO 101 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (or above) | 3 |
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The elective courses listed for transfer curricula are generally transferable to most institutions. However, depending on the program at the transfer institution, the courses may only be accepted as free electives. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor when planning to transfer.
Mathematics Electives (3-4 credits) from:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 152 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MAT 160 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 200 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 210 | Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 230 | Foundations of Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 260 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 261 | Differential Equations | 3 |
Laboratory Science Electives (4 credits) from:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 110 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 111 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 115 | Field Ecology | 4 |
| BIO 200 | General Zoology | 4 |
| BIO 210 | General Botany | 4 |
| BIO 240 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 250 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHE 110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| ESS 110 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| ESS 112 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| PHY 110 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 111 | College Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 131 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 132 | University Physics II | 4 |
Mathematics/Laboratory Science Electives (12-18 credits):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 110 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 111 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 115 | Field Ecology | 4 |
| BIO 200 | General Zoology | 4 |
| BIO 210 | General Botany | 4 |
| BIO 240 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 250 | Genetics | 4 |
| CHE 110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 200 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHE 201 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| ESS 110 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| ESS 112 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 152 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MAT 160 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 200 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 210 | Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 230 | Foundations of Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 260 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 261 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHY 110 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 111 | College Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 131 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 132 | University Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 230 | Modern Physics | 3 |
Open Electives:
(9-12 credits for at least 60 total program credits) from any transferable college level course.
Requirements vary between transfer institutions. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with both the DCCC Transfer Office as well as their academic advisor before registering for classes.
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