This category includes competencies that grow out of fields related to scientific inquiry, technology, and relevant skills. The three subcategories in this area are: Experiencing Science, Patterns and Processes, and Science, Technology and Society. The 4th and 5th competencies in this category are required. Students must also choose at least one competence from each subcategory. These competencies are satisfied by SNL courses, transfer courses or relevant college-level learning from experiences/