General Studies: Natural Sciences (Pattern 1)

The courses are designed to develop students' appreciation and understanding of the scientific methods and encourage an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities. This Pattern provides an opportunity to earn an Associate in Arts in General Studies.

This degree covers a broad area of study and is intended for students who may not be planning to transfer to a four-year university or who may need to explore possibilities before committing themselves to a major.

Students are required to:

1.

Complete Moorpark College’s General Education requirements to include areas A–F 2.

Choose an area of emphasis from one of four categories listed below:

This pattern provides an opportunity to earn an Associate in Arts (AA) in General Studies.

This degree covers a broad area of study and is intended for students who may not be planning to transfer to a four-year university or who may need to explore possibilities before committing themselves to a major.

Students are required to:

Complete Moorpark College’s General Education Requirements to include areas A-F (see page 71) Choose an area of emphasis from one of three categories listed below:

Humanities Emphasis Natural Sciences Emphasis Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis Complete a minimum of 18 units in the chosen area of emphasis (6 of the 18 units must be within a single discipline) with a grade of “C” or better or a "P" if the course is taken on a "pass-no-pass" basis (Title 5 § 55063).

Even though a "pass-no pass" grade is allowed, it is recommended that students complete all their major coursework for a letter grade (A, B or C).

(NOTE:

Universities have limitations on the number of units that can be taken "pass-no-pass" and therefore it is strongly recommended that students take all major coursework for a letter grade.) Courses in the area of emphasis may also be used to fulfill general education requirements but the units may count only once. Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units. Complete the college’s other graduation requirements in competency (mathematics and English), scholarship, and residency. NOTE:

Students planning to transfer to a four-year university are advised that this curriculum may not adequately prepare them for transfer.

General Studies Patterns II and III are designed for transfer students..