Natural Sciences/Mathematics, Associate of General Studies (AGS)
Locations: Gonzales, St. Charles, Online
The Natural Sciences/Mathematics concentration of the General Studies Associate (AGS) degree is a 60-credit hour program designed to help students reach their educational or occupational goals. Flexible by design, the AGS is suitable for students interested in immediate employment or career entry, as well as for the student preparing to transfer to a related baccalaureate degree. The degree includes considerable General Education coursework as well as coursework specific to an area or discipline for which RPCC does not offer a dedicated associate degree. As a transfer program, students can explore various educational fields before selecting natural sciences and/or mathematics courses. Alternatively, students can design their coursework around specific occupational goals. Students completing the Associate of General Studies degree must earn grades of “C” or better in English Composition and Math courses. Students who plan to transfer should consult with an RPCC Advisor, as well as an advisor from the other college/university, to assure transferability of credit.
Curriculum
Program of Study – Suggested Sequence of Courses
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 | English Composition I (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
| General Education, Mathematics/Analytics Reasoning - Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Applied Algebra 1 | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| General Education, Social Science – select a course from the following list: Any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, PSYC, SOCL; WGNS 2503; or CRJU 1013 | 3 | |
| Natural Science/Mathematics Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Natural Science/Mathematics Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1023 | English Composition II (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
| General Education, Mathematics/Analytics Reasoning - Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Plane Trigonometry | ||
| Applied Algebra 1 | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Calculus for Non-Sci Majors | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| General Education, Natural Science - first of a two-course sequence - Select either a Life Science or a Physical Science course sequence: | 3 | |
Life Science: BIOL |
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Physical Science: CHEM, PHSC, or PHYS |
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| General Education, Humanities – select from the following: Any HIST, PHIL (except PHIL 2113), RELS 2213, or any 2000-level ENGL (English Literature) | 3 | |
| Natural Science/Mathematics Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| General Education, Humanities – select from the following: Any HIST, PHIL (except PHIL 2113), RELS 2213, SPAN, SPCH, or any 2000-level ENGL (English Literature) | 3 | |
| General Education, Natural Science - second course for a two-course sequence: | 3 | |
Life Science: BIOL |
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Physical Science: CHEM, PHSC, or PHYS |
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| General Education, Fine Arts - Select any ARTS, MUSC, or THTR | 3 | |
| Natural Science/Mathematics Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Natural Science/Mathematics Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| General Education, Humanities – select from the following: Any HIST, PHIL (except PHIL 2113), RELS 2213, SPAN, SPCH, or any 2000-level ENGL (English Literature) 2 | 3 | |
| General Education, Social Science – select a course from the following list: Any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, PSYC, SOCL; WGNS 2503; or CRJU 1013 | 3 | |
| General Education, Natural Science - Select a course in the opposite Natural Science area chosen for the two-course sequence: | 3 | |
Life Science: Any BIOL |
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Physical Science: Any CHEM, ENVS, GEOL, PHSC, or PHYS |
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| Natural Science/Mathematics Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Natural Science/Mathematics Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Explain the basic principles of mathematics, life sciences, and/or physical sciences covered in choices of courses for completion of the degree.
- Associate the concepts and methods of natural sciences to current societal and global events.
- Apply the concepts and methods of mathematics to solve problems.