Study math & science at JCC
The Math and Science degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you to transfer and continue your studies to earn your bachelor’s degree in fields like mathematics, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and environmental science and forestry. You can also begin your studies for pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and medical technology.
While at JCC, you’ll work closely with your advisor to choose your courses and prepare for transferring after graduation. You can earn the general Math and Science degree or select a concentration in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or nutrition. Each concentration is a SUNY Transfer Path, which can help you identify core coursework for transfer to four-year SUNY schools.
2022 median pay for life, physical, and social science occupations: $74,330/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2022 median pay for math occupations: $99,590/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Math & science skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
- Analyze ethical dilemmas raised by science and technology, attempt to identify personal values that affect how one thinks about these dilemmas, and consider diverse perspectives in the process.
- Demonstrate application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
- Demonstrate the ability to create, interpret, and analyze graphs and charts that communicate quantitative or relational information.
- Show competence in the following quantitative reasoning skills and be able to:
- Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
- Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally.
- Use arithmetical, algebraic, geometric, and statistical methods to solve problems.
- Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness, determine alternatives, and select optimal results.
- Recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods.
- Use computer (or other appropriate) technology to collect data; use computer (or other appropriate) technology to represent data; use computer (or other appropriate) technology to analyze data and/or to solve numerical or conceptual problems.