Associate in Science Checksheet

2007-2008 Catalog Year
Student Name
 Credits Required
     60-64		 Major
     Associate in Science (8900)
Student ID
 Minimum G.P.A
     2.00		 Catalog Year
     2007-2008

The Associate in Science degree is designed for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In general, the components of the degree meet requirements for majors with more stringent mathematics and mathematics-based science requirements. The degree will transfer as a block without loss of credit to Arizona's public universities and other institutions with district-wide articulation agreements.

The semester credits used to satisfy the MCCCD Associate in Science will apply to university graduation requirements of the university major for which the Associate in Science is designed. Information regarding the articulation of the Associate in Science with majors at the Arizona public universities can be accessed via the following website: http://az.transfer.org/cas/atass/student/modpath.html
AGEC-S Core (36-38 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Advisor Notes/Comments
First Year Composition [FYC] (6 Credits)        
FYC - ENG101† or 107†
 3
FYC - ENG102† or 108†
 3
Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] (0-3 Credits)
Select course from approved MCCCD Literacy course list.		       Select a course that satisfies L and SB OR L and HU requirements simultaneously.
[L]
Mathematical Studies [MA] (4 Credits)        
[MA] - MAT220† /221† OR
Any mathematics course for which MAT220 or MAT221 is a prerequisite OR
If pursuing a degree at ASU in Life Sciences select MAT251 Calculus for Life Science
 4
Humanities & Fine Arts [HU] (6 Credits)
Select from approved MCCCD Humanities & Fine Arts course list		       Select a course that satisfies both L and HU requirements simultaneously.
[HU]
3
[HU]
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB] (6 Credits)
Select from approved MCCCD Social & Behavioral Science course list		       Select a course that satisfies both L and SB requirements simultaneously.
[SB]
3
[SB]
3
Natural Sciences [SQ/SG] (8 Credits)
AGEC S requires eight (8) semester credits of either university chemistry or eight (8) semester credits of university physics or eight (8) semester credits of general biology appropriate to the major.		        
[SQ] BIO181 or CHM151+151LL† or (PHY115† or PHY121†)
 4
[SQ/SG] BIO182† or CHM152+152LL† or (PHY116† or PHY131†)
 4
Subject Options (subject based on major) (6-8 Credits)
Students completing AGEC S, through careful selection of courses that meet the other major or pre-requisite requirements for Science degree, will meet this requirement. Using a transfer guide, select courses from Mathematics courses above Calculus, and/or Science courses from: Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physical Geography, Physics, Zoology.		       It is highly recommended that students consult with an academic advisor to assist in determining the appropriate subject option.
Cultural Awareness [C] (0-3 Credits) May be shared with core.
Select from approved MCCCD Cultural Awareness course list.		        
Global [G] or Historical [H] Awareness (0-3 Credits) May be shared with core.
Select from approved MCCCD Global & Historical Awareness course list.		        
Total AGEC-S Credits
      

MCCCD Additional Requirements (0-6 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
Students must satisfy Oral Communication and Critical Reading areas. However, it is not necessary for students to exceed the thirty-five semester credits required in order to complete the MCCCD Additional Requirements because courses can satisfy a Core Area and MCCCD Additional Requirements simultaneously. Therefore no additional semester credits are required to satisfy Oral Communication and Critical Reading.
Oral Communication (0-3 Credits)
A total of three semester credits is required for Oral Communication. However, if students select a communication course that satisfies both the Oral Communication area and an area within the Core, then the Oral Communication requirement has been satisfied and additional electives may be taken.
COM100 [SB], COM110 [SB], COM225 [L] or COM230 [L]/[SB]
Critical Reading (0-3 Credits)
A total of three semester credits is required for the Critical Reading area. However, if students complete CRE 101 and apply it to AGEC-A Core Requirements or if the students demonstrate proficiency through assessment, then the Critical Reading requirement has been satisfied and additional electives may be taken.
CRE101 [L] or Equivalent as indicated by assessment
 Test Exempt Date/Test & Score/School
Total Additional Reqm't Credits
      

General Electives CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
Select courses to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. For students who have decided on a major that articulates with the AS, but who are undecided on the university to which they will transfer, courses satisfying the General Electives area should be selected from the list of Common Courses, Arizona Transfer Pathway Guides, and/or University Transfer Guides in order for the courses to apply in the major upon transfer. The list of Common Courses for each major is included in the Arizona Transfer Pathway Guides. University Transfer Guides are also available for the Arizona public universities. These guides, both statewide and institutional, are accessible on the following web site: http://az.transfer.org/cas/students/transfer_guides.htm
Students must select MCCCD courses that are acceptable as an equivalent course, departmental elective credit (XXXXDEC), or general elective credit (Elective) at all Arizona public universities according to the Arizona CEG within the AZCAS. For appropriate course selection, students should consult with an advisor. For some majors, students must demonstrate 4th semester proficiency at the 202 course level to satisfy the Non-English Language Requirements. Students should consult the Arizona Transfer Pathway Guides and/or the University Transfer Guides to determine this requirement for the major at the university to which they intend to transfer. If required, it is recommended that students choose Maricopa courses as electives to meet this requirement as part of the Associate in Science degree. Students who are undecided on a major or university should consult an advisor. Not all majors have common courses, so it is recommended that students consult with an advisor for a list of common courses or assistance with selecting appropriate electives.
Total Elective Credits
      
Total Associate in Science Credits
      
Program Notes:
† indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Completion of the Associate in Science or the AGEC-S provides for exemption from Arizona public university admission requirements for Arizona residents who have a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0 on a 4.0=A scale and a minimum 2.5 on a 4.0=A scale for non-residents.

The graduation policies within the general catalog must be satisfied for completion of the Associate in Science degree.

A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 100 and above to be completed with a grade of "C" or better;

The General Education Requirements for AGEC-S may be completed in 36-38 semester credits with the following stipulations
+ Courses can satisfy a Core area and one or two Awareness areas simultaneously.
+ A course cannot be used to satisfy more than one Core area requirement in the AGEC A and B.
+ A course can be used to satisfy the L and SB or L and HU requirements simultaneously in the Core area for the AGEC S.

General Education Courses can satisfy multiple areas within the degree simultaneously (AGEC-S Core Area, AGEC Awareness Area, MCCCD Additional Requirements, or lower-division courses applicable to the major).

Effective fall 2000, the course evaluation and/or general education designation as listed in the Arizona Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) within the Arizona Course Applicability System (AZCAS), is valid for the term in which the student is awarded credit on the transcript. A course evaluation and/or general education designation may be subject to change. Students do have the option to petition for general education evaluations and/or general education designations upon transfer.