Successful completion of the curriculum in Cybersecurity prepares students to advance their Information Technology careers as network administrators and cyber security professionals. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification exams. For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

✔ Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements;

✔ California State University General Education Breadth pattern;

✔ Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Design LAN and WAN logical topologies that support various sized organizations.

✔ Assess security risks and identify ways to minimize their threat and/or impact.

✔ Analyze various operating system options and make recommendations based on organization needs.

✔ Demonstrate digital literacy and work habits required for a successful virtual business.

✔ Evaluate effectiveness of web-based business tools for successful operation of a virtual business.

✔ Develop and implement common deliverables for virtual office entrepreneur.

✔ Diagnose common software and hardware problems.

✔ Analyze and integrate software solutions for the business environment.

✔ Demonstrate professional communication and customer services skills.

✔ Demonstrate computer literacy.

✔ Analyze scenarios, investigate options, and appropriately apply workplace computer programs.

✔ Demonstrate file management proficiency.

Successful completion of the curriculum in Cloud Computing prepares students to advance their Information Technology careers in jobs such as Cloud Administrator and Cloud Technician. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification exams from Amazon Web Services and CompTIA. For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

✔ Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements;

✔ California State University General Education Breadth pattern;

✔ Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Design LAN and WAN logical topologies that support various sized organizations.

✔ Assess security risks and identify ways to minimize their threat and/or impact.

✔ Analyze various operating system options and make recommendations based on organization needs.

✔ Demonstrate digital literacy and work habits required for a successful virtual business.

✔ Evaluate effectiveness of web-based business tools for successful operation of a virtual business.

✔ Develop and implement common deliverables for virtual office entrepreneur.

✔ Diagnose common software and hardware problems.

✔ Analyze and integrate software solutions for the business environment.

✔ Demonstrate professional communication and customer services skills.

✔ Demonstrate computer literacy.

✔ Analyze scenarios, investigate options, and appropriately apply workplace computer programs.

✔ Demonstrate file management proficiency.

The Natural Science degree is designed for students who are pursuing transfer majors in the Natural Sciences, including Astronomy, Biological Science, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Physics and related disciplines. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

✔ Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements;

✔ California State University General Education Breadth pattern;

✔ Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

The Music degree includes vocal and instrumental components, as well as courses in music, history and theory. The general program is designed to provide students with a foundation in music theory and history. Performance opportunities in both vocal and instrumental music enhance a student’s understanding and skill level. The Music degree prepares students for careers in music performance, education, composition, conducting, retail music industry, music publishing and music therapy. The degree also prepares students for further study at a four-year institution. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

✔ Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements;

✔ California State University General Education Breadth pattern;

✔ Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Program Student Learning Outcomes 

✔ Through the study of scale construction and key signatures, play major and minor scales in flat and sharp key signatures and scales in two octaves with both hands at a steady tempo.

✔ Apply solfege and/or counting techniques to an example of rhythmic notation in simple and compound meters in all keys and modes.

✔ Take melodic and rhythmic dictation with diatonic melodies that have some altered notes in simple and compound meters.

✔ Identify various intervals for their qualities (perfect, major, minor, augmented and diminished) in all major and minor keys and modes in notational form as well as aural form.

✔ Compare and contrast instrumental and vocal music of the major music periods from Ancient to 21st Century describing the historical origins and developments, socioeconomic influences and representative instruments and musical ensembles.                                                                                                                                    
✔ Define and identify five properties of music sound: pitch, dynamics, timbre, meter and rhythm.                

✔ Acquire physical, interpretive, and technical skills to perform level-appropriate repertoire.

The Music degree includes vocal and instrumental components, as well as courses in music, history and theory. The general program is designed to provide students with a foundation in music theory and history. Performance opportunities in both vocal and instrumental music enhance a student’s understanding and skill level. The Music degree prepares students for careers in music performance, education, composition, conducting, retail music industry, music publishing and music therapy. The degree also prepares students for further study at a four-year institution. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

✔ Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements;

✔ California State University General Education Breadth pattern;

✔ Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Through the study of scale construction and key signatures, play major and minor scales in flat and sharp key signatures and scales in two octaves with both hands at a steady tempo.

✔ Apply solfege and/or counting techniques to an example of rhythmic notation in simple and compound meters in all keys and modes.

✔ Take melodic and rhythmic dictation with diatonic melodies that have some altered notes in simple and compound meters.

✔ Identify various intervals for their qualities (perfect, major, minor, augmented and diminished) in all major and minor keys and modes in notational form as well as aural form.

✔ Compare and contrast instrumental and vocal music of the major music periods from Ancient to 21st Century describing the historical origins and developments, socioeconomic influences and representative instruments and musical ensembles.                            

✔ Define and identify five properties of music sound: pitch, dynamics, timbre, meter and rhythm.                                                           

✔ Acquire physical, interpretive, and technical skills to perform level-appropriate repertoire.

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer program provides students with an opportunity to pursue their transfer goals through coursework in music theory, ear-training, sight-singing, applied music, and performance.

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Music, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus.  Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing within the CSU system. Students are also given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.

To earn the Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:

✔ completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and

✔ completion of the California State University-General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. (Students transferring to a CSU campus using IGETC must complete Area 1C Oral Communication to be eligible for admission.)

The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.

It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

RESTRICTION: International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Through the study of scale construction and key signatures, play major and minor scales in flat and sharp key signatures and scales in two octaves with both hands at a steady tempo.

✔ Apply solfege and/or counting techniques to an example of rhythmic notation in simple and compound meters in all keys and modes.

✔ Take melodic and rhythmic dictation with diatonic melodies that have some altered notes in simple and compound meters.

Successful completion of the curriculum in Mechatronics Technology prepares students for positions in businesses and industries that manufacture, utilize, or repair equipment incorporating electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and programming. For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

✔ Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements;

✔ California State University General Education Breadth pattern;

✔ Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Analyze pneumatic/hydraulic and VFD/electric-motor control diagrams and construct them with appropriate hardware.

✔ Analyze, construct and test electrical and electronic circuits from schematic diagrams.

✔ Fabricate and assemble mechanical assemblies from technical drawings using hand and machine tools.

✔ Analyze, construct and test automated systems including electronic sensors, mechanical actuators and computer control.

✔ Demonstrate the ability to create PLCs and microcontroller programs and properly interface them to input and output devices.

Successful completion of the curriculum in Mechatronics Technology prepares students for positions in businesses and industries that manufacture, utilize, or repair equipment incorporating electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and programming. For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

✔ Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements;

✔ California State University General Education Breadth pattern;

✔ Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Analyze pneumatic/hydraulic and VFD/electric-motor control diagrams and construct them with appropriate hardware.

✔ Analyze, construct and test electrical and electronic circuits from schematic diagrams.

✔ Fabricate and assemble mechanical assemblies from technical drawings using hand and machine tools.

✔ Analyze, construct and test automated systems including electronic sensors, mechanical actuators and computer control.

✔ Demonstrate the ability to create PLCs and microcontroller programs and properly interface them to input and output devices.

The Mathematics major recognizes a concentration in the field of Mathematics. Successful completion of the curriculum in Mathematics and the associated electives prepare Mathematics students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. The program in Mathematics outlined below is typical of lower-division requirements for four-year colleges and universities: some requirements vary from college to college. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

✔ Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements;

✔ California State University General Education Breadth pattern;

✔ Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Use mathematical techniques to translate, model, and solve applied problems.

✔ Differentiate between expressions and equations; and, using appropriate mathematical techniques, simplify expressions and solve equations.

✔ Interpret and construct visual models of mathematical concepts.

✔ Clearly communicate mathematical information, concepts, and processes to others.

✔ Develop a growth mindset, math sophistication, and confidence.

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T) degree includes curriculum focusing on the mastery of calculus, linear algebra and differential equations. Students will master these concepts using algebraic and visual models in pure and applied contexts and be able to communicate mathematically.

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer degree prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.

To earn the Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:

✔ completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and

✔ completion of the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE) pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. (Students transferring to a CSU campus using IGETC must complete Area 1C Oral Communication to be eligible for admission.)

The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.

It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

RESTRICTION: International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

✔ Use mathematical techniques to translate, model, and solve applied problems.

✔ Differentiate between expressions and equations; and, using appropriate mathematical techniques, simplify expressions and solve equations.

✔ Interpret and construct visual models of mathematical concepts.

✔ Clearly communicate mathematical information, concepts, and processes to others.

✔ Develop a growth mindset, math sophistication, and confidence.