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Plant Sciences

A.A. Degree, General

Pre-major, Plant Sciences
Subplan Code: AGR-PLAN
CIP: 1192401010

This program is designed to meet the common prerequisites required for students transferring with an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree to the Plant Sciences major at a public college or university in the State of Florida. Students will complete the A.A., General degree, including common program prerequisites for their program of choice. Students must work with SCC Student Services counselors, advisers, or specialists to make sure required courses are taken and entry requirements are met for the college/university program of choice. It is the students' responsibility to contact the Student Services Advising staff to ensure that their degree program at SCC contains the appropriate courses and prerequisites for their selected baccalaureate degree program. Students may also refer to the online A.A. Transfer Evaluation through www.FACTS.org for further information on their transfer program of choice.


Major Courses
Completion of the A.A. General degree to include the following pre-major courses:
BSC1010CGeneral Biology I
This course is primarily for science majors or students with a strong biology background. It is a study of the molecular and cellular composition and function of living organisms. Emphasis will be given to structure, chemical metabolism and genetic mechanisms. Laboratory illustrates basic biological principles. Lab fee required.
CHM2045CGeneral Chemistry I
This course is a study of the theoretical and descriptive aspects of chemistry. It includes a study of atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, the periodic classification of the elements and stoichiometry. Also covered are kinetic molecular theory, gas laws, solutions and thermochemistry. Lab fee required.
ECO2013Principles of Economics (MACRO)
An introductory course covering the nature, scope and methods of economics, economic concepts and economic institutions. Emphasis is placed upon production, consumption, determination of prices, distribution of income, fiscal policy, national income determinants, money and banking and comparative economic systems. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.
ECO2023Principles of Economics (MICRO)
A course dealing primarily with economic problems. Emphasis is given to markets, production functions, economic role of government, agricultural problems, labor-management relations, imperfect competition, interest and capital, economic security, international trade and finance and economic development. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.
ENC1210Technical Writing
This course is a study of and practice in various forms of technical writing: complete formal reports, letters of application, resumes, articles or technical essays and oral presentations. Emphasis is on the grasp of scientific and technical ideas and effective verbal presentation of these ideas. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.
MAC1114Trigonometry
This course is a calculus preparatory course in trigonometry with emphasis upon functions. The topics include angular measure, right triangle and unit circle trigonometry, trigonometric (circular) and inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities, conditional trigonometric equations, solution of right and oblique triangles, vectors, complex numbers in trigonometric form, applications, polar coordinates and graphs and parametric equations and graphs. The use of graphing calculators will be incorporated throughout the course. This course partially satisfies the mathematics requirement (S.B.E. 6A-10.030).
MAC2233Concepts of Calculus
This course is a study of Differential and Integral Calculus of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications to business analysis. It is designed to provide the student of business and social sciences a course in applied calculus. This course is not intended for the student who is required to complete the calculus series. This course partially satisfies the mathematics requirement (S.B.E. 6A-10.030).
PHY1053CGeneral Physics I
A descriptive and quantitative study of kinematics, mechanics, energy and applications of mechancis. This course meets the requirements for professional and technical students needing an algebra-based physics course. Lab fee required.
SPC1608Introduction to Oral Communication
The purpose of this course is to improve the basic skills of speaking and listening. Class exercises emphasize preparing and delivering public speeches, speaking with clarity and variety and listening with literal and critical comprehension.
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