Associate in Arts Degree Program

Program Overview

The Interdisciplinary Studies major with emphasis in Natural Science and Mathematics prepares students for careers in science, health, engineering, and technology. The program provides a foundation in natural science and mathematics, and students can choose from a variety of courses to meet their individual interests and career goals. The program is designed to be completed in two years of full-time study, and students are assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, homework assignments, and laboratory reports.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Interdisciplinary Studies major with emphasis in Natural Science and Mathematics prepares students for further study and employment as life and physical scientists, health practitioners, engineers, and science technicians.
• Objectives: Students completing this program will be able to:
• Use the scientific method to investigate scientific questions and critically evaluate and effectively communicate scientific data.
• Use symbolic, graphical, and numerical representation of mathematical ideas to address real-world problems.
• Critically evaluate scientific information and examine its significance and impact on society and the environment.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program provides a foundation in natural science and mathematics through coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Students can choose from a variety of introductory and advanced courses in each discipline to meet their individual interests and career goals.
• Course Schedule: The program is designed to be completed in two years of full-time study.
Students can take courses in any order, but it is recommended that they start with the introductory courses in each discipline before moving on to the more advanced courses. Instead, students take a variety of courses in natural science and mathematics to meet the program requirements.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, homework assignments, and laboratory reports.
• Assessment Criteria: Students are assessed on their knowledge of the subject matter, their ability to apply their knowledge to real-world problems, and their ability to communicate their findings effectively.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, laboratory experiments, and problem-solving exercises.
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields.
• Unique Approaches: The program offers a unique interdisciplinary approach that allows students to explore connections between different disciplines in natural science and mathematics.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program can pursue a variety of careers in natural science and mathematics, including:
• Life and physical scientists
• Health practitioners
• Engineers
• Science technicians
• Career Opportunities: Graduates of the program can find employment in a variety of settings, including:
• Research laboratories
• Hospitals and clinics
• Engineering firms
• Science museums
• Schools and universities