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Science Major (881)

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST YEAR FALL

Course # Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite Courses. ( If applicable) 
ENG 111

College Composition I

Introduces and prepares students to the critical processes and fundamentals of writing in academic and professional contexts. Teaches the use of print and digital technologies to promote inquiry. Requires the production of a variety of academic texts, totaling at least 4500 words (15 pages typed) of polished writing. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course

3 Readiness for ENG 111
HIS 101 or 121

HIS 101: Western Civilizations Pre-1600

Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to 1600 CE. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

OR

HIS 121: United States History Until 1877

Introduces the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Includes the European exploration, development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, major political, social and economic developments, geographical expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.  

3  
MTH 161

Pre-Calculus I

Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 161: Precalculus I and MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry or equivalent. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course

3 See Table M
Natural Science   Consult with an advisor to take a natural science (with lab), including biology, chemistry, or physics. Chosen science courses should align with desired transfer institution requirements. 4  
SDV 101

Orientation 

Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline

1  
ITE 152

Introduction to Digital Information Literacy and Computer Applications

Develops understanding of digital and information literacy. Introduces basic computer concepts in hardware, software, cyber, cloud, database, and operating systems. Includes hands-on experience developing word processing, spreadsheet and presentation documents. Evaluates the reliability of sources. Covers creating a simple web page. Examines topics such as social, legal, and ethical issues. This is a UCGS transfer course.

3  
FIRST YEAR SPRING  
ENG 112

College Composition II

Further develops students’ ability to write for academic and professional contexts with increased emphasis on argumentation and research. Requires students to evaluate, integrate, and document print and digital sources to produce a range of academic and multimodal texts, culminating in a fully documented research paper. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software. This is a UCGS transfer course.  

3 ENG 111
HIS 102 or 122

HIS 102: Western Civilizations Post-1600

Examines the development of western civilization from 1600 CE to the present. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

OR

HIS 122: United States History Since 1865

Introduces the history of the United States from 1865 to present. Includes major political, social and economic developments since 1865, overseas expansion, the two world wars, the Cold War and the post-Cold War era. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

3 Readiness for ENG 111
Humanities Elective   Take ONE of the following: ART 101, MUS 121, any Humanities course (HUM prefix), OR any Religion course (REL prefix). 3  
Natural Science   Consult with an advisor to take a natural science (with lab), including biology, chemistry, or physics. Chosen science courses should align with desired transfer institution requirements. 4  
MTH 162 Pre-Calculus II  3 MTH 161 with C or better
PED OR HLT  105 Physical Education Elective OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1  
SECOND YEAR FALL  
CST 100 

Principles of Public Speaking 

Applies theory and principles of public address with an emphasis on preparation and on the extemporaneous method of delivery. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports, including the production of at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment. This is a UCGS transfer course.

3  
Natural Science   Consult with an advisor to take a natural science (with lab), including biology, chemistry, or physics. Chosen science courses should align with desired transfer institution requirements. 3 ENG 112
MTH 263

Calculus I 

Presents concepts of limits, derivatives, differentiation of various types of functions and use of differentiation rules, application of differentiation, antiderivatives, integrals and applications of integration. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

4 MTH 161/162 with C or better
College Transfer Elective   See advisor to enroll in elective courses that meet the program requirements of the university to which you are transferring. 3  
SECOND YEAR SPRING  
ENG 245, 246, or 255 Literature  3 ENG 112
Natural Science   Consult with an advisor to take a natural science (with lab), including biology, chemistry, or physics. Chosen science courses should align with desired transfer institution requirements. 4  
MTH  155, 264 

MTH 155: Statistical Reasoning

Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including visual data presentation, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulation, and the use of statistical software. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. 

OR

MTH 264: Calculus II

Continues the study of calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. This is a Passport Transfer course.

3 or 4

FOR MTH 155 :See Table M

For MTH 264 : MTH 263 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher

Social Science Elective   Take ONE of the following: ECO 201, ECO 202, GEO 210, GEO 220, PLS 135, PSY 200, SOC 200, SOC 211, or SOC 268 3  
SDV 195

Transfer Education

A project-based course designed to help transfer students synthesize the knowledge, skills and abilities in problem solving they have acquired throughout their degree program; make connections between different disciplines; and, demonstrate the application of those skills in matriculation to a senior institution.

1 Must be in final semester
Total Program Credits 62-63  

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

Consult with an advisor to take a natural science (with lab). Chosen science courses should align with desired transfer institution requirements.

Take ONE of the following social science courses: ECO 201, ECO 202, GEO 210, GEO 220, PLS 135, PLS 140, PSY 200, SOC 200, SOC 211, SOC 268. See advisor to ensure chosen course aligns with transfer institution.

See advisor to enroll in SDV 195 for final semester.

For Further Information, Contact:

Dr. Shannon Fritts
SFritts@mecc.edu 276-523-9040
Dr. Ted Booth, Dean of Arts & Sciences
tbooth@mecc.edu 276-523-9038