General Sciences
The general science program provides students the opportunity to investigate diverse methods of inquiry by experiencing courses from a cross section of science disciplines.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - Guided Pathway Division
The general science program provides students the opportunity to investigate diverse methods of inquiry by experiencing courses from a cross section of science disciplines. Students will develop critical thinking skills, learn to communicate effectively in writing, and acquire an understanding of major scientific concepts. Through course options, students will use mathematical concepts to solve problems and employ methods of scientific inquiry to understand the world around them. Completion of the degree requirements will prepare students with the skills and resources needed to facilitate academic and career decisions. Competencies will be assessed through regularly scheduled theory and laboratory examinations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the degree program, students will be able to:
- Trace the development of a scientific idea from gathering of data through development of a hypothesis to testing a prediction.
- Make scientific measurements and demonstrate the difference between disagreement and error.
- Read a simple graph or diagram and interpret the results appropriately.
General Studies: Biological and Physical Sciences- AA
These courses emphasize the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena.
Courses in the sciences will help students develop an understanding of the scientific
method and the relationship between science and other human activities. Students transferring
to a four-year university will have a basic foundation for further studies in areas
such as biology (biochemistry, biophysics, molecular and cell biology, marine biology,
microbiology), chemistry, physical and earth sciences (astronomy, geology, physical
geography, oceanography), or physics. This emphasis may be useful for students interested
in possible career paths in life sciences, physiology, exercise science, physical
sciences, or earth sciences. Select 18 units with at least one course in Biological
Sciences and one course in Physical Sciences.
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Contact Information
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Division (STEM)
Gerson Valle
Interim Dean of Student Learning
gvalle@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2727
Dr.Jose Villalobos
Division Chair
jvillalobos@compton.edu
(310)900-1600, ext 2424
General Science Faculty
Fazal Aasi, M.D.
faasi@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2316
Emma Adams, D.V.M.
eadams@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2313
Leonard Clark
lclark@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2337
Karla Coti, Ph.D.
kcoti@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2317
Hassan Elfarissi
helfarissi@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2311
Katherine Marsh, Ph.D.
kmarsh@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2438
MS Room-113
Schetema Nealy, Ph.D.
snealy@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2428
MS Room- 204
Kent Schwitkis, Ph.D.
kschwitkis@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2428
MS Room-124
Ayesha Sirajuddin, Ph.D.
asirajuddin@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2422
MS Room-115
Eyob Wallano, D.V.M.
ewallano@compton.edu
(310) 900-1600, ext 2425
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