Natural Sciences and Mathematics, AS

The Natural Sciences and Mathematics program prepares qualified students to work at research facilities as laboratory or research assistants and/or continue their studies in the sciences at a four-year institution. For more information, contact Mark Bruno at (203) 285-2353 or e-mail mbruno@gatewayct.edu.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, graduates should be able to:

• Recognize ethical issues and understand the social responsibility involved in scientific decision making
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of the natural and physical sciences
• Prepare, conduct, document, and interpret scientific experiments
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus
• Incorporate an interdisciplinary approach to investigating scientific problems