General Studies A.A. with Area of Concentration in Sciences, Engineering, and Mathematics (SEM)

Associate of Arts | SEM.AA | Transfer Program
CIP Code: 24.0199
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Program Description

This degree program is designed to articulate with four-year postsecondary institutions within the state of Maryland and private institutions. Students will be advised to consult the specific requirements of the bachelor’s degree program to which they wish to transfer. Credit for previous relevant coursework and/or relevant experience may be awarded.

Graduates of the Sciences, Engineering, and Mathematics (SEM) Concentration A.A. will be able to:

Perform mathematical calculations using trigonometry, differentiation, and integration
Solve stoichiometric problems and balance chemical equations
Predict chemical reactivity of atoms and molecules
Explain the key principles of modern evolutionary theory and its importance throughout the field of biology
Investigate natural phenomena through experimentation, using the scientific method
Model and solve real-world problems using fundamentals of calculus, chemistry, and biology

General Education Courses

The list of general education courses appears in the General Education List . Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.

Sequence of Study - Science Engineering and Mathematics A.A.

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in the required sequence, which can be altered after discussion with the student’s advisor. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Required Courses (in expected order)

PAS-1000 First Year Experience Credits: 1 (Institutional Requirement)
EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing Credits: 3 (English General Education Requirement; Critical Course)
MAT-1360 Precalculus Part 2 Credits: 4 (Mathematics General Education Elective; Critical Course) or
MAT-2410 Calculus I Credits: 4 (Mathematics General Education Elective; Critical Course)
BIO-1130 Principles of Biology: Evolution, Ecology and Behavior Credits: 4 (Science w/ Lab General Education Requirement)
CHM-1010 General Chemistry I Credits: 4 (Science w/ Lab General Education Requirement)
EGL-1100 Composition II: Writing About Issues and Ideas Credits: 3 (English General Education Elective) or
EGL-1340 Writing About Technical Topics Credits: 3 (English General Education Elective)
INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology (CyberWATCH common course equivalent: CW120) Credits: 3 (Computer Literacy Institutional Requirement)
MAT-2410 Calculus I
4 Credits (Program Elective) or
MAT-2420 Calculus II Credits: 4 (Program Elective)
CHM-1020 General Chemistry II Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
CHM-1030 General Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 2 (Program Requirement)
BIO-1140 Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Credits: 4 (Program Elective) or
BIO-1110 Environmental Biology Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
PSC-1010 Introduction to Astronomy Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
HIM-1800 Introduction to Medical Terms for Health Professionals Credits: 1 (Program Requirement)
PSY-1010 General Psychology Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Elective) or
ANT-1010 Introduction to Physical Anthropology Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Elective)
CHM-2010 Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4 (Program Requirement; Critical Course) or
PHY-1010 Introductory Physics I Credits: 4 (Program Requirement; Critical Course) or
PHY-1030 General Physics I Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
ART-1010 Introduction to Art Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Elective) or
COM-1010 Foundations of Communication Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Elective)
CHM-2020 Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
CHM-2070 Survey of Biochemistry Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
PHY-1020 Introductory Physics II Credits: 4 (Program Elective) or
PHY-2030 General Physics II Credits: 4 (Program Elective)
ECN-1030 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 Credits (Social Science General Education Elective) or
HST-1410 History of the United States to 1877 Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Elective) or
POS-1010 American National Government Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Elective)
MAT-2450 Linear Algebra Credits: 4 (Program Elective) or
MAT-1140 Introduction to Statistics Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
BIO-2010 Microbiology Credits: 4 (Program Elective)
PHL-1010 Introduction to Philosophy: The Art of Questioning Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Elective) or
PHL-1090 Introduction to Logic Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Elective) or
PHL-1330 Ethics Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Elective)
BMT-1500 Developing a Professional Image Credits: 1 (Not Offered Summer) (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 60 Credits

Transferability

Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.

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