AGEC-S - Certificate (Major Code - AGCS)

The Arizona General Education Curriculum - Science (AGEC-S) Certificate meets the general education requirements for math and science majors in the Associate of Science (AS) degrees.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate competency in communication, creativity, critical thinking, diverse and global perspectives, information literacy, and technology literacy.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 35-39 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

OR

ENG 101LComposition with Support Lab*

3

ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 220Calculus I***

5

or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

BIO 181General Biology I (for majors)***

4

AND

BIO 182General Biology II**

4

OR

CHM 151General Chemistry I***

4

AND

CHM 152General Chemistry II***

4

OR

PHY 230Physics with Calculus I***

4

AND

PHY 231Physics with Calculus II**

4

Arts 3 credits

Humanities 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits

Additional Mathematics and/or Laboratory Sciences 6-8 credits

Based on chosen major and after consulting with an advisor, select MAT 231, MAT 241, MAT 252, MAT 262, and/or appropriate laboratory science courses. See http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/agec for a complete list.

Six credits of arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or general education electives must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC. The cultural and historical or global awareness requirements are satisfied by completing the arts, humanities, and social and behavioral science portion of the AGEC.

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 35-39 CREDITS