Math & Science

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Math/Science A.S.

Transfer Degree

This program is designed to give you the first two years of a bachelor’s degree.

What You'll Learn

Strengthen your data analysis, laboratory, and problem-solving skills for STEM careers.

Gain a solid foundation in scientific and quantitative reasoning through studies in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. You’ll learn to analyze problems, conduct experiments, and interpret data—skills valued in research, technology, and healthcare. Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year STEM program or enter a technical career, you’ll be equipped for success in a changing scientific landscape.

Program Requirements

To graduate [ 63-64 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]

Pre- or Co-Requisite Courses

Some students may need to take the following courses
Course ID	Course Name	Credits
ENGL049	Special Topics - English	3
or ENGL098	Accelerated Writing Skills for ENGL 100	3
ENGL098	Accelerated Writing Skills for ENGL 100	3
MATH020	Skills & Support for College Algebra	2
MATH120	College Algebra	4
MATH138	Precalculus	4
RDNG116	College Reading and Study Skills	3

Required Courses

Courses
Course ID	Course Name	Credits
ENGL100	Academic Writing I	3
ENGL101	Academic Writing II	3
or ENGL101H	Academic Writing II-Honors	3
FSS 138	Freshman Seminar - Math/Science	1
or BIOT101	Introduction to Biotechnology and Health	1
or FSS 132	Freshman Seminar- Environmental Studies	1
or FSS 140	Freshman Seminar--App Science/Technology	1
ENGL201	Public Speaking	3
or ENGL201H	Public Speaking - Honors	3
or ENGL204	Interpersonal Communication	3
or ENGL210	Intercultural Communication	3
HSTY115	Caribbean History Since 1491	3
or HSTY116	The West in the World to 1500	3
or HSTY117	The West in the World Since 1500	3
or HSTY201	American History to 1877	3
or HSTY201H	American History to 1877--Honors	3
or HSTY202	American History Since 1877	3
or HSTY202H	American History Since 1877--Honors	3
MATH201	Calculus I	4
or MATH201H	Calculus I Honors	4
STEM290	Math/Science Capstone Course	3
BIOL104 AND BIOL105	General Biology I AND General Biology II	4 + 4
or CHEM107 AND CHEM108	General Chemistry I AND General Chemistry II	4 + 4
or MATH200 AND MATH202	Statistics AND Calculus II	3 + 4
or MATH202 AND MATH203	Calculus II AND Calculus III	4 + 4
or PHSC104 AND PHSC105	General Physics I AND General Physics II	4 + 4
or PHSC211 AND PHSC212	Physics I (Mechanics and Heat) AND Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism)	4 + 4
or GENERIC	Select Two (2) Course Pairs (MUST include one 8-credit pair.) Select from two different disciplines.	15 - 16
or BIOL104H AND BIOL105	General Biology I Honors AND General Biology II	4 + 4
or BIOL104 AND BIOL105H	General Biology I AND Gen Biology II Honors	4 + 4
or CHEM107H AND CHEM108	General Chemistry I Honors AND General Chemistry II	4 + 4
or MATH200H AND MATH202	Statistics Honors AND Calculus II	3 + 4
or PHSC104 AND PHSC105H	General Physics I AND General Physics II Honors	4 + 4
or PHSC104H AND PHSC105H	General Physics I Honors AND General Physics II Honors	4 + 4
CAPS121	Introduction to Spreadsheets	1
or CAPS191	Introduction to MATLAB	1
MATH ELEC	Mathematics Elective	3
or CAPS ELEC	Computer Applications Elective	1
or Liberal Arts and Science - Math/Natural Science	Math/Natural Science	3
MATH ELEC	Mathematics Elective	3
or CAPS ELEC	Computer Applications Elective	1
or Liberal Arts and Science - Math/Natural Science	Math/Natural Science	3
SUNY GE #5 Humanities	Humanities	3
or SUNY GE #10 World Languages	World Languages	3
SUNY GE #6 Social Science	Social Science	3
ENVS102	Technology and the Environment	3
or ENGL102	Approaches to Literature	3
or ENGL102H	Approaches to Literature-Honors	3
or GENERIC	Students who have met this SUNY GEN ED Area through another requirement may substitute an unrestricted elective.
UNRE ELEC	Unrestricted Elective	3
or GENERIC	Courses should be selected in consultation with the student's advisor and should be based on requirements at the intended four-year transfer institution. No more than three FITN credits may be used toward the Unrestricted Elective Requirements.

Transfer School Sort descending	Transfer Program
Transfer School: Hobart and William Smith Colleges	Transfer Programl: Multiple Programs
Transfer School: Syracuse University	Transfer Programl: College of Professional Studies

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