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Program Requirements

High school students preparing for entry into the associate degree program are urged to take chemistry, physics and all the mathematical courses available at their schools.

Students should start with WR 121 and MTH 251 in this program.

Facilities

The Mathematics Department operates two computer classrooms. The department also participates in the operation of the Learning Centers and Math Labs at the Albany campus and each center. Together, these facilities offer individualized assistance, tutoring, testing, and resource materials.

T R A N S F E R

Associate of Science with an emphasis in Mathematics

See the front of this section for graduation requirements for an Associate of Science degree.

General Education Requirements.............................. 43 Classes shown below in italics are general education classes.

Program Requirements............................................. 47
* MTH 265 can substitute for MTH 243 in transfer to OSU. Check with
your OSU advisor for confirmation.
Course No. Course Title		Credits
Biological Science.................................................		4
COMM 111 Fundamentals of Speech.......................................		3
Cultural Diversity.................................................		3
Difference / Power / Discrimination.........................		3
Literature & the Arts..............................................		3
MTH 243	Introduction to Statistics or
MTH 265	Statistics for Scientists & Engineers *............................	4
MTH 231	Elements of Discrete Mathematics................................	4
MTH 251	Differential Calculus.............................................	4( 1)
( Four credits apply toward general education requirements;
one credit applies toward program.)
MTH 252	Integral Calculus...........................................................	4( 1)
	( Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.)
MTH 253	Calculus.........................................................................		4
MTH 254	Calculus.........................................................................		4
MTH 255	Vector Calculus..............................................................		4
MTH 256	Applied Differential Equations......................................		4
PE 231	Lifetime Health & Fitness.......................................		3
PH 211	General Physics w / Calculus...................................	4( 1)
( Four credits apply toward general education requirements;
one credit applies toward program.)
	Physical / Biological Science....................................		4
	Social Processes / Institutions...................................		3
	Western Culture....................................................		3
WR 121	English Composition.............................................		3
	Writing / Composition.............................................		3
Select 16 elective credits from the following.......................................		16
You should work closely with a faculty advisor at both LBCC and OSU
when selecting classes from the list below.
BI 101	General Biology( 4 credits)
BI 102	General Biology( 4 credits)
BI 103	General Biology( 4 credits)
BI 211	Principles of Biology( 4 credits)
BI 212	Principles of Biology( 4 credits)
BI 213	Principles of Biology( 4 credits)
CH 221	General Chemistry( 5 credits)
CH 222	General Chemistry( 5 credits)
CH 223	General Chemistry( 5 credits)

CS 161	Introduction to Computer Science I( Java)( 4 credits)
CS 162	Introduction to Computer Science II( Java)( 4 credits)
PH 104	Descriptive Astronomy( 4 credits)
PH 212	General Physics with Calculus( 5 credits)
PH 213	General Physics with Calculus( 5 credits)
Total		90

Merchandising Management

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This program leading to an Associate of Science degree in Merchandising Management is designed for students planning to transfer to Oregon State University to complete a baccalaureate degree in Merchandising Management. Merchandising Management is part of the Department of Design and Human Environment in the College of Health and Human Sciences at OSU. The completion of the four-year degree gives students advanced courses to prepare them for management positions in the retailing and merchandising of apparel, textiles and commercial and residential products.

It is critical that students check with a business transfer curriculum advisor before enrolling in these classes.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Merchandising Management will:

• Document completion of lower-division baccalaureate core.

• Effectively apply concepts of design.

• Demonstrate business and management concepts in retailing.

• Integrate basic business skills in accounting, computers, and management.

• Communicate effectively using oral and written skills.

Program Requirements

Students expecting to graduate in two years should have a strong interest in the world of business; they should have sufficient skills in mathematics and writing to enroll in MTH 111 College Algebra and WR 121 English composition.

T R A N S F E R

Associate of Science with an emphasis in Merchandising Management

See the front of this section for graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.

General Education Requirements.................................. 43 Classes shown below in italic are general education classes.

Program Requirements.................................................		48
Course No. Course Title		Credits
ART 115	Basic Design I – Composition.......................................	4
ART 116	Basic Design II – Color.................................................	4
ART 117	Basic Design: 3-Dimensional.......................................	4
BA 101	Introduction to Business...............................................	4
BA 215	Survey of Accounting.....................................................	4
BA 249	Retail Management.......................................................	3
BA 260	Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management......	4
BA 275	Business Quantitative Methods.....................................	4
BI 101	General Biology....................................................	4
BI 102	General Biology....................................................	4
CIS 125	Intro to Software Applications.......................................	3
COMM 111 Fundamentals of Speech.......................................		3
EC 201	Introduction to Microeconomics..................................	3( 1)
( Three credits apply toward general education requirements;
one credit applies toward program.)

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