Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics

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Field of Interest

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Mathematics provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor's degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, computational mathematical science, or related fields. With a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a number of careers including actuary, statistical assistant, and business intelligence analyst. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment as a mathematician or statistician, which may include teaching at institutions of higher education, or as an analyst in a number of fields including finance, data science, cryptography, and scientific computing.

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Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:

Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Type: Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan: Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics (DEG)
Academic Plan Code: 8125
Total Credits Required: 60-64
Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Effective Term: Fall 2024
Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Demonstrate knowledge of proportional relationships, spatial reasoning, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
Demonstrate the interconnectedness of mathematical ideas and how they build on one another.
Use patterns and relationships to make generalizations and predictions.
Present information accurately in various ways (graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally).
Apply appropriate mathematical strategies and reasoning to solve problems.
Justify mathematical processes and results.
Use technology to assist in learning and investigating mathematical ideas.
Determine and apply appropriate technologies to solve problems efficiently.
Critically evaluate information for relevance, usefulness, and applicability.
Communicate mathematics both orally and in writing using appropriate terminology and notation.
Collaborate effectively and appropriately in a diverse, multicultural setting to solve problems.
Critique the reasoning of others.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Actuaries

$122,893 Show expanded career information for Actuaries

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

Typical Education Level

a Bachelor's degree

Hourly Median Wage

$59.08

Annual Median Wage

$122,893

Annual Job Openings

Number of People Employed

282

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 16.7 %

Financial Quantitative Analysts

$76,241 Show expanded career information for Financial Quantitative Analysts

Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematical or statistical models for risk management, asset optimization, pricing, or relative value analysis.

Typical Education Level

a Master's or Professional degree

Hourly Median Wage

$36.65

Annual Median Wage

$76,241

Annual Job Openings

110

Number of People Employed

1,223

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 10.4 %

Mathematicians

$113,231 Show expanded career information for Mathematicians

Operations Research Analysts

$77,411 Show expanded career information for Operations Research Analysts

Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.

Typical Education Level

a Master's or Professional degree

Hourly Median Wage

$37.21

Annual Median Wage

$77,411

Annual Job Openings

207

Number of People Employed

2,277

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 14.5 %

Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers

$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Typical Education Level

a Doctoral degree or more

Hourly Median Wage

$35.06

Annual Median Wage

$72,944

Annual Job Openings

2,879

Number of People Employed

26,552

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 13.3 %

Secondary School Teachers

$63,199 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers

Statistical Assistants

$53,944 Show expanded career information for Statistical Assistants

Statisticians

$82,002 Show expanded career information for Statisticians

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

Typical Education Level

a Master's or Professional degree

Hourly Median Wage

$39.42

Annual Median Wage

$82,002

Annual Job Openings

Number of People Employed

326

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 24.5 %

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below, with links to salary information for the United States as a whole (if available):

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Statistics)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Computational Mathematical Sciences
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT220 or MAT221	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or MAT188, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.	Critical course Gateway course	MA or MA	4–5
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT230 or MAT231	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.	Critical course	MA or MA	4–5
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CSC110 or CSC110AA or CSC110AB	Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java)	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.		CS or CS	3–4
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
MAT206	Elements of Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3
MAT227	Discrete Mathematical Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair.			3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT240 or MAT241	Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231.		MA or MA	4–5
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
CSC205 or CSC205++	Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
CSC205 or CSC205++	Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
AST111 or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or (GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN or PHY115 or PHY121	Introduction to Solar System Astronomy or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab or (Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth Lab) or Introduction to Geology I - Physical or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.	Complete a two-semester sequence lecture/lab combination. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 and SQ or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
CSC205 or CSC205++	Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
MAT227	Discrete Mathematical Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair.			3
BIO181 or BIO181XT or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or PHY115 or PHY121	General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.	Complete eight to ten (8-10) credits of General Biology (Majors), General Chemistry, or University Physics. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SQ or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
CSC200 or CSC200AA or CSC200AB or CSC205 or CSC205++	Principles of Computer Science (Java) or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or (CSC100 or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or (CSC100 or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or (CSC100 or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or CS or None	3–4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
CSC/EEE120	Digital Design Fundamentals	Corequisites: CSC100 or CSC110 or permission of Instructor.		CS	4
CSC205 or CSC205++	Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
BIO181 or BIO181XT or BIO201 or BIO201XT or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or (GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN or PHY115 or PHY121	General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I or Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Human Anatomy and Physiology I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab or (Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth Lab) or Introduction to Geology I - Physical or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in (BIO156 or BIO156XT or BIO181 or BIO181XT or one year of high school biology) and RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.		SQ or SQ or SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 and SQ or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative			SG or SQ	4
AST112 or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or (GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN or PHY116 or PHY131	Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab or (Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab) or Introduction to Geology II - Historical or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.	Complete a two-semester sequence lecture/lab combination. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG or SQ or SQ	4–5
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
CSC240 or CSC240AA	Introduction to Different Programming Languages or Introduction to Different Programming Languages	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC205 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC205 or permission of Instructor.			3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
BIO182 or BIO182XT or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or PHY116 or PHY131	General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.	Complete eight to ten (8-10) credits of General Biology (Majors), General Chemistry, or University Physics. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
CSC/EEE220	Programming for Computer Engineering	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC/EEE120 and CSC205, or permission of Instructor.			3
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
BIO182 or BIO182XT or BIO202 or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or PHY116 or PHY131 or (GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN	General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II or Human Anatomy and Physiology II or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism or (Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab) or Introduction to Geology II - Historical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or No requisites		SG or SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or SQ or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG	4–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT220 or MAT221	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or MAT188, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.	Critical course Gateway course	MA or MA	4–5
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT230 or MAT231	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.	Critical course	MA or MA	4–5
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT240 or MAT241	Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231.		MA or MA	4–5
CSC110 or CSC110AA or CSC110AB	Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java)	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.		CS or CS	3–4

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
CSC205 or CSC205++	Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
CSC205 or CSC205++	Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
CSC205 or CSC205++	Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
MAT227	Discrete Mathematical Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair.			3
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
CSC200 or CSC200AA or CSC200AB or CSC205 or CSC205++	Principles of Computer Science (Java) or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or (CSC100 or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or (CSC100 or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or (CSC100 or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or CS or None	3–4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
CSC/EEE120	Digital Design Fundamentals	Corequisites: CSC100 or CSC110 or permission of Instructor.		CS	4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
CSC240 or CSC240AA	Introduction to Different Programming Languages or Introduction to Different Programming Languages	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC205 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC205 or permission of Instructor.			3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
CSC205 or CSC205++	Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
AST111 or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or (GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN or PHY115 or PHY121	Introduction to Solar System Astronomy or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab or (Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth Lab) or Introduction to Geology I - Physical or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.	Complete a two-semester sequence lecture/lab combination. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 and SQ or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
BIO181 or BIO181XT or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or PHY115 or PHY121	General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.		SQ or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
CSC/EEE220	Programming for Computer Engineering	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC/EEE120 and CSC205, or permission of Instructor.			3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
BIO181 or BIO181XT or BIO201 or BIO201XT or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or CHM151AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or (GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN or PHY115 or PHY121	General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I or Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Human Anatomy and Physiology I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or General Chemistry I with Lab or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or (Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth Lab) or Introduction to Geology I - Physical or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in (BIO156 or BIO156XT or BIO181 or BIO181XT or one year of high school biology) and RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.		SQ or SQ or SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 and SQ or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3

Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative			SG or SQ	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
AST112 or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or (GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN or PHY116 or PHY131	Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab or (Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab) or Introduction to Geology II - Historical or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.	Complete a two-semester sequence lecture/lab combination. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG or SQ or SQ	4–5
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
BIO182 or BIO182XT or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or PHY116 or PHY131	General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.	Select a course with the same prefix as the SQ course selected.	SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General			SQ or SG	4
BIO182 or BIO182XT or BIO202 or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or PHY116 or PHY131 or (GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN	General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II or Human Anatomy and Physiology II or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism or (Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab) or Introduction to Geology II - Historical	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or No requisites		SG or SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or SQ or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG	4–5
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Area	Credits
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences	SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	HU	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	HU	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	HU	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	HU	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	HU	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	HU	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	HU	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	HU	3

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
MAT227	Discrete Mathematical Structures	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair.			3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3

Term 10 Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10 Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
MAT206	Elements of Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3

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