Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math / Science

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math/Science

A.S. Degree

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math/Science

The liberal arts and sciences - math/science degree emphasizes the development of strong analytical skills and the background you need to excel in a changing technological world. A broad range of courses is available, including calculus, microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, physics, and computer programming. Recent graduates have transferred to a variety of colleges and universities and majored in Adolescence Education, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Nutrition Sciences, Physics, and Science Writing for the Public.

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While the curriculum for this program is designed primarily for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program, students develop vital transferrable skills that support them in the workplace as well. A quality liberal arts education provides students with one of the many lenses through which they view the world and prepares them to pursue a wide array of careers. We encourage students to intentionally engage in applied learning opportunities (such as volunteering, services learning, internships, jobs, research, etc.) as well to gain valuable hands-on experience. Learn about some of the many jobs students explore: 

Program Chair

Sophia Georgiakaki

Sophia Georgiakaki

Professor

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Transfer Options

Recent transfer institutions include:

  • Binghamton University
  • Canisius College
  • Columbia University
  • Cornell University
  • SUNY College at Cortland
  • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
  • SUNY College at Geneseo
  • Hobart and William Smith Colleges
  • Ithaca College
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Thomas Jefferson University
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute

 

Degree Requirements

A.S.
Minimum Credits for Graduation: 62 credits
ENGL100, Academic Writing I (C or better), 3 cr.
A student exempted from ENGL 100 must substitute a three-credit unrestricted elective. The course should be selected in consultation with the student's advisor. 		Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ENGL101, Academic Writing II, 3 cr. Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
Choose one course from the courses listed below:
ENGL201, Public Speaking, 3 cr. Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
ENGL204, Interpersonal Communication, 3 cr. Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
FSS138, Freshman Seminar - Math/Science, 1 cr. Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi

Restricted History Elective

Select 1 course from the list below:
HSTY 225 approved for satisfaction of SUNY GEN ED American History only
if an 85 or higher score is earned on the New York State Regents U.S.
History & Government Exam.

HSTY101, Development of the Western Tradition I, 3 cr.
HSTY102, Development of the Western Tradition II, 3 cr.
HSTY201, American History to 1877, 3 cr.
HSTY202, American History Since 1877, 3 cr.
HSTY225, African American History, 3 cr.
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MATH201, Calculus I, 4 cr. Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
Math/Science Course Pairs
Choose 2 course sets from the following groups. Each set (pair of courses) must be from a different group.
Minimum 14 credits required. Must include one 8-credit pair.
Biology group Schedule
BIOL101, Principles of Biology I,
and BIOL102, Principles of Biology II, Total Credits: 6
OR
BIOL104, General Biology I,
and BIOL105, General Biology II, Total Credits: 8		 BIOL101: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BIOL102: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BIOL104: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
BIOL105: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
 
Chemistry group Schedule
CHEM101, Principles of Chemistry I,
and CHEM102, Principles of Chemistry II, Total Credits: 8
OR
CHEM107, General Chemistry I,
and CHEM108, General Chemistry II, Total Credits: 8		 CHEM101: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CHEM102: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CHEM107: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
CHEM108: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
 
Math group Schedule
MATH200, Statistics,
and MATH202, Calculus II, Total Credits: 7
OR
MATH202, Calculus II,
and MATH203, Calculus III, Total Credits: 8		 MATH200: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
MATH202: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
MATH202: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
MATH203: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
 
Physics group Schedule
PHSC104, General Physics I,
and PHSC105, General Physics II, Total Credits: 8
OR
PHSC211, Physics I (Mechanics and Heat),
and PHSC212, Physics II (Electricity and Magnetism), Total Credits: 8		 PHSC104: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
PHSC105: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
PHSC211: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
PHSC212: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi
 
CAPS121, Introduction to Spreadsheets, 1 cr. Schedule: Sp, Su, Fa, Wi

Math, Science, or Computer Science Electives

Select a minimum of 6 credits from the courses listed below:
Minimum 6 credits required. Credit can be awarded
for only one course in each of the
following pairs: BIOL 101/104, BIOL 102/105,
CHEM 101/107,CHEM 102/108

ASTR@
BIOL@
CHEM@
CSCI160, Computer Science I, 3 cr.
CSCI165, Computer Science II, 3 cr.
CSCI205, Computer Science III-Data Structures, 3 cr.
ENVS101, Introduction to Environmental Science, 3 cr.
ENVS102, Technology and the Environment, 3 cr.
GEOL@
METR@
MATH1@
MATH2@
PHSC@
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SUNY GEN ED Humanities or Foreign Language Elective

Select 1 course from the list below:
ARAB101, Arabic I, 3 cr.
ARAB102, Arabic II, 3 cr.
ASL101, Beginning American Sign Language I, 3 cr.
ASL102, Beginning American Sign Language II, 3 cr.
CHIN101, Mandarin Chinese I, 3 cr.
CHIN102, Mandarin Chinese II, 3 cr.
CRJU217, Ethics in Criminal Justice, 3 cr.
ENGL102, Approaches to Literature, 3 cr.
ENGL205, American Literature I, 3 cr.
ENGL206, American Literature II, 3 cr.
ENGL208, Introduction to Native American Literature, 3 cr.
ENGL215, Short Fiction, 3 cr.
ENGL220, Literature for Children, 3 cr.
ENGL225, World Literature I, 3 cr.
ENGL226, World Literature II, 3 cr.
ENGL227, Fundamentals of Creative Writing, 3 cr.
ENGL229, Introduction to Poetry, 3 cr.
ENGL233, Film Analysis, 3 cr.
ENGL245, Survey of British Literature I, 3 cr.
ENGL246, Survey of British Literature II, 3 cr.
ENGL248, Contemporary Women Writers, 3 cr.
ENVS105, Environmental Ethics, 3 cr.
ENVS112, Food Sys III: Identity, Ethics, Culture, 3 cr.
FREN101, French I, 3 cr.
FREN102, French II, 3 cr.
FREN201, Intermediate French I, 3 cr.
FREN202, Intermediate French II, 3 cr.
GERM101, Beginning German I, 3 cr.
GERM102, Beginning German II, 3 cr.
HUMN232, Introduction to World Religions, 3 cr.
ITAL101, Italian I, 3 cr.
ITAL102, Italian II, 3 cr.
PHIL101, Introduction to Philosophy, 3 cr.
PHIL201, Contemporary Moral Issues, 3 cr.
RECR270, Wilderness and the American Culture, 3 cr.
RUSN101, Russian I, 3 cr.
RUSN102, Russian II, 3 cr.
SPAN101, Beginning Spanish I, 3 cr.
SPAN102, Beginning Spanish II, 3 cr.
SPAN201, Intermediate Spanish I, 3 cr.
SPAN202, Intermediate Spanish II, 3 cr.
WGST248, Contemporary Women Writers, 3 cr.
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SUNY GEN ED Social Sciences Elective

Select 1 course from the list below:
ANTH201, Introduction to Anthropology, 3 cr.
ANTH202, Cultural Anthropology, 3 cr.
ANTH260, Culture Survey for Study Abroad, 3 cr.
ANTH295, Global Seminar, 3 cr.
COMM101, Mass Media, 3 cr.
ECON101, Introduction to Economics, 3 cr.
ECON120, Principles of Microeconomics, 3 cr.
ECON121, Principles of Macroeconomics, 3 cr.
ENVS107, Economy, Society & Environment, 3 cr.
ENVS108, Environmental Psychology, 3 cr.
ENVS110, Food Systems I: Intro U.S. Food System, 3 cr.
ENVS295, Global Seminar, 3 cr.
GEOG120, World Regional Geography, 3 cr.
HSTY260, Topics in Modern Latin America, 3 cr.
IED260, Culture Survey for Study Abroad, 3 cr.
POSC103, American National Government, 3 cr.
POSC104, American State and Local Government, 3 cr.
POSC107, Economy, Society & Environment, 3 cr.
POSC260, Topics in Modern Latin America, 3 cr.
PSYC101, Psychology of Personal Growth, 3 cr.
PSYC103, Introduction to Psychology, 3 cr.
PSYC108, Environmental Psychology, 3 cr.
PSYC201, Social Psychology, 3 cr.
PSYC205, Childhood Psychology, 3 cr.
PSYC207, Adolescent Psychology, 3 cr.
PSYC208, Adult Psychology, 3 cr.
PSYC209, Abnormal Psychology, 3 cr.
PSYC218, Educational Psychology, 3 cr.
PSYC263, Development Across the Lifespan, 3 cr.
SOCE121, Intro to Gender & Sexuality Studies, 3 cr.
SOCE201, Human Sexuality, 3 cr.
SOCE205, Organizational Behavior, 3 cr.
SOCI101, Introduction to Sociology, 3 cr.
SOCI103, The American Community, 3 cr.
SOCI201, Sociology of the Family, 3 cr.
SOCI203, Sociology of Race, Power, and Privilege, 3 cr.
SOCI205, Contemporary Social Problems, 3 cr.
SOCI206, Juvenile Delinquency, 3 cr.
SOCI207, Introduction to Criminology, 3 cr.
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Restricted SUNY GEN ED Elective

Select 1 course from the list below:
The course should be selected in consultation with the student's
advisor and cannot be from a category satisfied by another
SUNY GEN ED Elective requirement.

ANTH202, Cultural Anthropology, 3 cr.
ANTH220, Applied Anthropology in a Globalizing World, 3 cr.
ANTH260, Culture Survey for Study Abroad, 3 cr.
ART101, Art History: Ancient to Early Medieval, 3 cr.
ART102, Art History: Renaissance to Contemporary, 3 cr.
ART109, Introduction to Graphic Design, 3 cr.
ART110, Design I, 3 cr.
ART111, Photography I, 3 cr.
ART112, Photography II, 3 cr.
ART114, Design II, 3 cr.
ART115, Painting I, 3 cr.
ART117, Design Foundations I, 3 cr.
ART118, Design Foundations II, 3 cr.
ART120, Drawing I, 3 cr.
ART122, Drawing II, 3 cr.
ART123, Exploring Artistic Techniques, 3 cr.
ART124, Design Thinking & Visual Communication, 3 cr.
ART130, Ceramics, 3 cr.
ART131, Ceramics II, 3 cr.
ART180, Typography, 3 cr.
ART200, Illustration, 3 cr.
ART259, Web and Digital Application Design, 3 cr.
ART270, Computer Graphics, 3 cr.
ART271, Layout Design, 3 cr.
ENGL105, Beginning Acting, 3 cr.
ENGL200, Screenwriting, 3 cr.
ENGL212, Fiction Writing, 3 cr.
ENGL255, Writing Television Drama & Comedy, 3 cr.
ENGL256, Playwriting, 3 cr.
ENGL258, Creative Nonfiction Writing, 3 cr.
ENGL262, Poetry Writing, 3 cr.
HSTY110, World History to 1500, 3 cr.
HSTY111, World History Since 1500, 3 cr.
HSTY215, History of Latin America, 3 cr.
HSTY252, Native American History: Colonial Policies, 3 cr.
HSTY260, Topics in Modern Latin America, 3 cr.
HUMN232, Introduction to World Religions, 3 cr.
IED260, Culture Survey for Study Abroad, 3 cr.
MUSI101, Music Appreciation, 3 cr.
POSC260, Topics in Modern Latin America, 3 cr.
RECR215, Recreation and the Expressive Arts, 3 cr.
RECR150, Play Across Cultures, 3 cr.
RECR270, Wilderness and the American Culture, 3 cr.
SOCE150, Play Across Cultures, 3 cr.
SOCE258, Creative Nonfiction Writing, 3 cr.
SOCI220, Dev Anthropology in a Globalizing World, 3 cr.
SOCI225, Globalization & the Contemporary World, 3 cr.
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Liberal Arts Elective

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Unrestricted Electives

Select a minimum of 12 credits from the courses listed below:
Courses should be selected in consultation with
the student's advisor and should be based on the
requirements at the intended four-year institution.
Up to 3 FITN credits may be used toward Unrestricted
Electives requirements.

@
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SUNY General Education and 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.

Student Showcase

  • Grad of Note - Emily Snyder

    Emily Synder

    Why did you choose to attend Tompkins Cortland?

    I chose to attend Tompkins Cortland for a multitude of reasons. Among being close to home, choosing an affordable option, and not knowing what I wanted beyond an associate’s, I was academically worn out. I went to a high school that was filled with academic leaders that did not believe in me and actively told me I was not going to be successful. I did not do well in high school and my only goal was for it to be over. TC3 was my only option since my grades in high school were so bad. Once I started attending the classes I quickly realized that this environment was totally different than what I was used to. Academically, not only did I improve, I soared. I fell in love with learning and found a community of peers and professors who understood me and pushed me to become the best possible version of myself. For once, people believed that I could achieve whatever I wanted, and no dream of mine was too crazy to chase after.

    Who at TC3 had the greatest positive impact on your experience?

    Its hard to say because nearly everyone that I took a class with or had interactions with at TC3 had a positive impact on me. I have so many peers and professors to thank for being there for me during my journey. Two professors that really had a hand in where I am now would be Dr. Jake Jacobs and Jasmine La’Montain. Dr. J saw something in me that no one had even bothered to look for, a love for science. Dr. J pushed me to not only to be the very best I could at what I was doing but also helped me through when I stumbled and failed and encouraged me to shoot for exceptionally hard classes when I believed I was not smart enough to get through them (spoiler alert: he was right every time). Jasmine was another huge part in my journey at TC3. She looked out for me and was always the first to be in my corner. Jasmine taught me so much in the lab and in life. She also encouraged me to shoot for the stars and to continue doing what I believed was best for me.

    What are your next steps after graduation (employment, transfer, etc) and how did the College prepare you for that?

    When I first attended TC3., my goal was to get my degree and go straight into work. Now that I have spent time with the amazing people a TC3, I will be attending a bachelor’s science program at Binghamton University in the fall with aspirations of a master’s degree. TC3 helped me realize who I was and helped me fall in love with a career choice that I don’t believe I would have ended up in if I had been anywhere else. I am truly grateful for my time at TC3 and all the people who helped me realize that I am so much more than I believed and that anyone who told me that I was not capable of achieving something as difficult as a science degree was wrong about me.

  • Haley Pantle

    Haley Pantle

    Haley Pantle of Candor, New York, graduate from Tompkins Cortland in May of 2018 with highest honors, earning an A.S. in Liberal Arts: Math/Science. She transferred into Ithaca College as a Junior and is currently pursuing a B.S. in Health Sciences with a concentration in pre-med. After her anticipated graduation in 2020, Haley plans to continue on to medical school.

    Why did you choose to attend Tompkins Cortland?
     
    Going into my senior year of high school, I did not have a career in mind. I was interested in and did best in my science and health-related courses, and felt that taking higher level courses in that area would fit me best. I attended Tompkins Cortland because it was a perfect fit to have a comfortable transition into the college setting. I was still able to commute from home and continue waitressing at an Ithaca restaurant I had worked at for years. 

    How did your college experience at Tompkins Cortland prepare you for what came next (career and/or transfer)?
     
    Tompkins Cortland Community College did more for me than I could have ever asked for. In high school, I did not excel in my courses, nor did I apply myself. I struggled with my attendance and had no motivation toward learning the coursework of most classes. Immediately, upon starting classes at Tompkins Cortland I began growing relationships with faculty and peers, and looked forward to my drive in the morning to begin a new day of classes. My confidence immediately starting growing as I began to take higher level courses and succeed in them. I then decided that because I had the ability to succeed in the college setting I would transfer to a four-year school and continue building the courses needed to obtain a career in the medical field. As that confidence continued to grow throughout the past three years, I decided to pursue a career as a doctor, a career I never felt was attainable before my matriculation at Tompkins Cortland. 


    What is your current position and how do you draw on your Tompkins Cortland coursework in your job?

    At Ithaca College, I am constantly using material learned at Tompkins Cortland. Many of the courses I am now taking are building blocks that require knowledge in the sciences that Tompkins Cortland provided for me. I also use the coursework while shadowing doctors in the operating room and at my job position as a care provider at an assisted living home. My two years at Tompkins Cortland also allowed me to transfer into Ithaca College as a junior as they accepted every college credit that I had coming into the school. 
     
    Who at TC3 had the greatest positive impact on your experience or your future?

    There were an innumerable amount of faculty and staff members who helped me get to the place I am in now. From professors, those working in the transfer department, and those in the admissions department, I had an easy transition into, through, and out of Tompkins Cortland. Dr. Jacobs in the biology department at Tompkins Cortland had a significant impact on my college career. He reached out to me during my first semester and allowed me to meet with him so that we could talk through my future aspirations. Although he was not my advisor, he helped to lead me in the right direction of courses I should take in order to obtain my goals. Later, he became my professor in General Biology and further helped me to realize my passion for the sciences with his investment for the subject during class. His course is still one of the most challenging I have taken thus far, and I feel as though it helped to seal my dedication for college and one day becoming a medical professional.