Applied Science and Technology
A.A.S. Degree
Applied Science and Technology
The Applied Science and Technology Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program is designed to give students the technical skills high-tech employers in our area need, right now.
Students in the program will learn the foundational STEM and problem-solving skills that make them an in-demand, immediately employable technician with knowledge in science, technology, and math.
This program is ideal for veterans, workers eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance, adult students, employees looking to upgrade skills, and past or present manufacturing employees.
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The Applied Science and Technology program was designed with flexibility in mind to ensure that students are able to take coursework that will best support their search for a career path in an ever-changing field of varied science and technology opportunities. Likewise, the college has regular conversation with area employers to make sure that we sustain and develop course offerings that meet in-demand skills in the local area, throughout New York State, and beyond.
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Transfer Options
With careful planning with an academic advisor, graduates can continue their education at a four-year college or university. Possible transfer institutions include:
- Binghamton University
- Cornell University
- Ithaca College
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- SUNY Polytechnic
- SUNY Upstate Medical University
Degree Requirements
A.A.S.
Minimum Credits for Graduation:
60 credits
Fall Term 1
Minimum Total Semester Credits: 16| BIOT101, Introduction to Biotechnology, 1 cr. |
Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
| ENGL100, Academic Writing I, 3 cr. A minimum grade of C is required in ENGL 100. A student exempted from ENGL 100 must substitute a three-credit Liberal Arts Elective, selected in consultation with the student's advisor. |
Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
| Choose one from the courses listed below: Minimum credits required: 2
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Select a minimum of 1 credit from the courses listed below:
Select from: CAPS 111, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 152, 153, 154, or WD 157. CAPS111, Introduction to Word Processing, 1 cr. CAPS121, Introduction to Spreadsheets, 1 cr. CAPS123, Advanced Spreadsheets, 1 cr. CAPS131, Introduction to Databases, 1 cr. CAPS133, Advanced Databases, 1 cr. CAPS141, Presentation Software, 1 cr. CAPS152, Web Page Design, 1 cr. CAPS153, Advanced Web Page Design, 1 cr. CAPS154, JavaScript, 1 cr. WD157, Web & Mobile Design, 3 cr. |
Use Schedule Search for electives |
Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
Must be MATH 122 or higher. MATH122, Technical Mathematics, 3 cr. MATH138, Precalculus Mathematics, 4 cr. MATH201, Calculus I, 4 cr. MATH202, Calculus II, 4 cr. MATH203, Calculus III, 4 cr. MATH206, Differential Equations, 4 cr. MATH208, Linear Algebra, 4 cr. MATH216, Discrete Mathematics, 4 cr. |
Use Schedule Search for electives |
Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
Should be selected in consultation with the student's advisor. ANTH@ COMM101, Mass Media, 3 cr. COMM225, Communication Law and Ethics, 3 cr. CRJU104, Introduction to Corrections, 3 cr. CRJU105, Introduction to Criminal Justice, 3 cr. ECON@ EDUC295, Foundations of Education, 3 cr. ENGL201, Fundamentals of Speech, 3 cr. ENGL204, Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication, 3 cr. ENVS107, Economy, Society & Environment, 3 cr. ENVS108, Environmental Psychology, 3 cr. ENVS110, Food Systems Seminar I: Introduction to the U.S. Food System, 2 cr. ENVS111, Food System Seminar II: Food Movements, 2 cr. ENVS112, Food Systems Seminar III: Identity, Ethics, and Culture in the Global Food System, 2 cr. ENVS295, Global Seminar, 3 cr. GEOG@ HSTY@ POSC@ PSYC@ RECR150, Play Across Cultures, 3 cr. SOCE@ SOCI@ WGST@ |
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Spring Term 1
Minimum Total Semester Credits: 14| ENGL101, Academic Writing II, 3 cr. |
Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
Select a minimum of 1 credit from the courses listed below:
Select from: CAPS 111, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 152, 153, 154, or WD 157. CAPS111, Introduction to Word Processing, 1 cr. CAPS121, Introduction to Spreadsheets, 1 cr. CAPS123, Advanced Spreadsheets, 1 cr. CAPS131, Introduction to Databases, 1 cr. CAPS133, Advanced Databases, 1 cr. CAPS141, Presentation Software, 1 cr. CAPS152, Web Page Design, 1 cr. CAPS153, Advanced Web Page Design, 1 cr. CAPS154, JavaScript, 1 cr. WD157, Web & Mobile Design, 3 cr. |
Use Schedule Search for electives |
Select a minimum of 1 credit from the courses listed below:
Select from: CAPS 111, 121, 123, 131, 133, 141, 152, 153, 154, or WD 157. CAPS111, Introduction to Word Processing, 1 cr. CAPS121, Introduction to Spreadsheets, 1 cr. CAPS123, Advanced Spreadsheets, 1 cr. CAPS131, Introduction to Databases, 1 cr. CAPS133, Advanced Databases, 1 cr. CAPS141, Presentation Software, 1 cr. CAPS152, Web Page Design, 1 cr. CAPS153, Advanced Web Page Design, 1 cr. CAPS154, JavaScript, 1 cr. WD157, Web & Mobile Design, 3 cr. |
Use Schedule Search for electives |
Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
Select from: BIOL, CHEM, CIS, CONT, CSCI, ELEC, ENSC, ENVS (except ENVS 105, 107, 108), MATH (must be 138 or higher), or PHSC. BIOL@ CHEM@ CIS@ CONT@ CSCI@ ELEC@ ENSC@ ENVS@ MATH138, Precalculus Mathematics, 4 cr. MATH201, Calculus I, 4 cr. MATH202, Calculus II, 4 cr. MATH203, Calculus III, 4 cr. MATH206, Differential Equations, 4 cr. MATH208, Linear Algebra, 4 cr. MATH216, Discrete Mathematics, 4 cr. PHSC@ |
Use Schedule Search for electives |
Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
Select from: BIOL, CHEM, CIS, CONT, CSCI, ELEC, ENSC, ENVS (except ENVS 105, 107, 108), MATH (must be 138 or higher), or PHSC. BIOL@ CHEM@ CIS@ CONT@ CSCI@ ELEC@ ENSC@ ENVS@ MATH138, Precalculus Mathematics, 4 cr. MATH201, Calculus I, 4 cr. MATH202, Calculus II, 4 cr. MATH203, Calculus III, 4 cr. MATH206, Differential Equations, 4 cr. MATH208, Linear Algebra, 4 cr. MATH216, Discrete Mathematics, 4 cr. PHSC@ |
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Fall Term 2
Minimum Total Semester Credits: 15| ENGL103, Report Writing, 3 cr. |
Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
| MATH200, Statistics, 3 cr. |
Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
Select from: BIOL, CHEM, CIS, CONT, CSCI, ELEC, ENSC, ENVS (except ENVS 105, 107, 108), MATH (must be 138 or higher), or PHSC. BIOL@ CHEM@ CIS@ CONT@ CSCI@ ELEC@ ENSC@ ENVS@ MATH138, Precalculus Mathematics, 4 cr. MATH201, Calculus I, 4 cr. MATH202, Calculus II, 4 cr. MATH203, Calculus III, 4 cr. MATH206, Differential Equations, 4 cr. MATH208, Linear Algebra, 4 cr. MATH216, Discrete Mathematics, 4 cr. PHSC@ |
Use Schedule Search for electives |
Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
Select from: BIOL, CHEM, CIS, CONT, CSCI, ELEC, ENSC, ENVS (except ENVS 105, 107, 108), MATH (must be 138 or higher), or PHSC. BIOL@ CHEM@ CIS@ CONT@ CSCI@ ELEC@ ENSC@ ENVS@ MATH138, Precalculus Mathematics, 4 cr. MATH201, Calculus I, 4 cr. MATH202, Calculus II, 4 cr. MATH203, Calculus III, 4 cr. MATH206, Differential Equations, 4 cr. MATH208, Linear Algebra, 4 cr. MATH216, Discrete Mathematics, 4 cr. PHSC@ |
Use Schedule Search for electives |
Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
Select from: BIOL, CHEM, CIS, CONT, CSCI, ELEC, ENSC, ENVS (except ENVS 105, 107, 108), MATH (must be 138 or higher), or PHSC. BIOL@ CHEM@ CIS@ CONT@ CSCI@ ELEC@ ENSC@ ENVS@ MATH138, Precalculus Mathematics, 4 cr. MATH201, Calculus I, 4 cr. MATH202, Calculus II, 4 cr. MATH203, Calculus III, 4 cr. MATH206, Differential Equations, 4 cr. MATH208, Linear Algebra, 4 cr. MATH216, Discrete Mathematics, 4 cr. PHSC@ |
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Spring Term 2
Minimum Total Semester Credits: 15| ENVS102, Technology and the Environment, 3 cr. |
Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi |
| Choose one from the courses listed below: Minimum credits required: 3
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Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
Select from: ART 101, ART 102, ENGL 102, ENGL 200, ENGL 233, ENGL/SOCE 258, ENVS 105, MUSI 101, PHIL 101, PHIL 201, and all Foreign Language Electives. A Foreign Language Elective is recommended. ARAB@ ART101, History and Appreciation of Art I, 3 cr. ART102, History and Appreciation of Art II, 3 cr. CHIN@ ENGL102, Approaches to Literature, 3 cr. ENGL200, Screenwriting, 3 cr. ENGL233, Film Analysis, 3 cr. ENGL258, Creative Nonfiction Writing, 3 cr. ENVS105, Environmental Ethics, 3 cr. FREN@ GERM@ ITAL@ MUSI101, Music Appreciation, 3 cr. PHIL101, Introduction to Philosophy, 3 cr. PHIL201, Contemporary Moral Issues, 3 cr. RUSN@ SOCE258, Creative Nonfiction Writing, 3 cr. SPAN@ |
Use Schedule Search for electives |
Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
Select from: BIOL, CHEM, CIS, CONT, CSCI, ELEC, ENSC, ENVS (except ENVS 105, 107, 108), MATH (must be 138 or higher), or PHSC. BIOL@ CHEM@ CIS@ CONT@ CSCI@ ELEC@ ENSC@ ENVS@ MATH138, Precalculus Mathematics, 4 cr. MATH201, Calculus I, 4 cr. MATH202, Calculus II, 4 cr. MATH203, Calculus III, 4 cr. MATH206, Differential Equations, 4 cr. MATH208, Linear Algebra, 4 cr. MATH216, Discrete Mathematics, 4 cr. PHSC@ |
Use Schedule Search for electives |
Select a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed below:
Select from: BIOL, CHEM, CIS, CONT, CSCI, ELEC, ENSC, ENVS (except ENVS 105, 107, 108), MATH (must be 138 or higher), or PHSC. BIOL@ CHEM@ CIS@ CONT@ CSCI@ ELEC@ ENSC@ ENVS@ MATH138, Precalculus Mathematics, 4 cr. MATH201, Calculus I, 4 cr. MATH202, Calculus II, 4 cr. MATH203, Calculus III, 4 cr. MATH206, Differential Equations, 4 cr. MATH208, Linear Algebra, 4 cr. MATH216, Discrete Mathematics, 4 cr. PHSC@ |
Use Schedule Search for electives |
SUNY General Education & Tompkins Cortland Liberal Arts courses
Note: The @ symbol represents any course number or discipline. For example, BIOL @ means any course with a Biology course prefix. An @ alone means one course in any course discipline with any course number.