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Program Level:

Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

Science and Kinesiology

Institute:

Science & Technology

College:

NLC

What is the program?

General Sciences is a multidisciplinary program promoting an appreciation for various disciplines such as physics, chemistry, astronomy and earth sciences by exposing students to various methodologies.

What will I learn?

Students who study General Sciences will be able to:

Use proportional reasoning and graphical analysis to establish and analyze relationships between measured quantities.
Apply conceptual and mathematical tools to correctly predict the future state of physical systems
Clearly communicate scientific principles, experimental results, and their implications.

What can I do with this course of study?

The General Sciences Program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions. Students may acquire skills for employment in science education and science journalism.

 What's special about the program?

General Science provides students with a broader experience and enables students to develop skills that relate to a wider variety of topics, ideas, and experiences. Courses provide the basic fundamentals of multiple scientific fields.

proportional reasoning and graphical analysis to establish and analyze relationships between measured quantities

Associate of Science♦

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