Department of Natural Sciences
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Geology
Life/Physical Sciences
Physics
Additional Information
The curricula listed for the Department of Natural Sciences are designed for the student pursuing an associate degree and/or transfer to a university. On the Associate of Science degree, there may be certain specializations in the department for which a package of courses is recommended
For many of these plans, students are assumed to have proficiency in algebra and trigonometry. If a deficiency exists in these areas, students are advised to take MATH 1314 (College Algebra), and MATH 1316 (Plane Trigonometry) during the summer prior to enrollment in the first year. Course plans beginning with MATH 2413 require that students have prior credit in MATH 1314 and MATH 1316 either by course work or proficiency examination.
Students majoring in areas listed above in the Department of Natural Sciences should follow the suggested course plans to satisfy the Associate in Science degree requirements. Some variation of these plans may be necessary to meet baccalaureate requirements at a particular college or university.
Regardless of the area of specialization, the student who plans to transfer should examine the requirements of the college he or she plans to attend.
Transfer agreements exist with many university partners. Information on transfer can be found on the Transfer Information section of the Del Mar College website (https://www.delmar.edu/current-students/transfer/index.html).