| The Associate in Science degree program is intended either for those
students who wish to earn an Associate in Science degree and who are seeking
full-time employment upon completion of their program of studies or for
students who wish to earn an Associate in Science degree and who then wish
to transfer to a four-year college upon completion of their program of studies.
The academic course work will provide the foundation for lifelong learning
and will provide a core of transferable college coursework which, if augmented
by additional classes, would allow the student to transfer to a four-year
college. In addition, the program of studies is designed to meet the transfer
admission requirements of the California State University system provided
the necessary additional courses are successfully completed.
Don Bosco Technical Institute currently offers an Associate in Science
degree in Computer Science, Construction Technology, Design, Electronics
& Computer Technology, Graphic Communications, Materials Science,
Manufacturing, and Power & Transportation.
Please visit the College Catalogue for more details about the individual
courses offered by the various departments.
Associate in Science Degree Course Requirements
Don Bosco College's general education program, in conjunction with the
various technology majors, seeks to help students become literate and
effective participants in the Knowledge Age. The college's general education
requirements help introduce students to the many ways through which people
comprehend the modern world. Students develop knowledge of the common
principles, concepts, and modes of inquiry of the major disciplines. The
required sequence of courses provides opportunities for growth in knowledge,
understanding, application and practice in communication, mathematics,
science, humanities, and information-processing. The college provides
opportunities for students to develop their imagination and creativity,
higher-order thinking skills (e.g., analysis, synthesis, evaluation),
as well as problem-solving and planning skills. Specifically, the general
education requirements form a pattern of learning experiences designed
to develop the following insights and capacities in all students, regardless
of their ultimate educational goals:
- Understanding of the tenets of Christian faith, styles of worship
and values for ethical living;
- Ability to think clearly, logically and analytically;
- Appreciation and understanding of culture, society, and self;
- Ability to locate, examine and critically evaluate information;
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in
writing;
- Understanding of basic principles, applications, and problem-solving
techniques in mathematics and natural science;
- Understanding of political and economic systems and issues in order
to be better informed and more responsible citizens.
* Some additional units may be required for transfer to a four-year
college or university. See the College Counselor for specific information
and requirements.
| Category A - Language and Rationality (9 units)
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- Written Communications (a minimum of 3 units)
- Analytical Thinking (a minimum of 6 units)
- EN1B Critical Reading and Writing
- EN20 Oral Communication
- PL10 Introduction to Logic
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| Category B - Natural Sciences and Mathematics (8 units)
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- Life Sciences and Physical Sciences (a mininum of 4 units)
- SC8 Principles of Physics
- SC9 Introduction to Biology
- Mathematics (a minimum of 4 units)
- MA12A Calculus 1
- MA12B Calculus 2
- MA13 College Algebra
- MA14 College Trigonometry
- MA15 Intermediate Algebra
- MA16 Introduction to Statistics
- MA17A Applied Mathematics 1
- MA17B Applied Mathematics 2
- MA18 Elementary Algebra
- MA20A Technical Calculus 1
- MA20B Technical Calculus 2
- MA21A Precalculus 1
- MA21B Precalculus 2
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| Category C - Humanities (3 units)
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- PL7 Ethics and Contemporary Ethical Issue
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| Category D - Social Science (9 units)
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- American Institutions (a minimum of 6 units)
- SO4 American Government
- SO9 Recent American History
- Social Science (a minimum of 3 units)
- SO2 Introduction to Psychology
- SO11A Principles of Macroeconomics
- SO11B Principles of Microeconomics
- SO14 Introduction to Sociology
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| Category E - Heath (3 units)
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- HE10 Health Education
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| Category F - Technology Major (a minimum of 28 units)
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Consult the individual technology and cooperative education sections
of this catalog for specific courses and programs of studies.
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* Some additional units may be required for transfer to a four-year
college or university. See the College Counselor for specific information
and requirements.
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