Mathematics Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.S.
The Mathematics concentration is a sequence of courses for students planning to transfer into upper-division programs not only in abstract mathematics, but also mathematics-related programs including secondary teaching, statistics, finance, and computer programming. To earn the associates degree in mathematics, a minimum of 16 credit hours in Mathematics courses at the 200-level must be completed. Selection of the appropriate courses in each individual program must be done carefully with an academic advisor familiar with the requirements of the transfer institution. Graduates of mathematics programs at all levels are very attractive to employers because they have highly developed problem-solving skills which are in high demand within the workforce.
Program Outcomes:
- Use computational techniques and algebraic skills essential for success in an academic, personal, or workplace setting.
- Use visualization, special reasoning, as well as geometric properties and strategies to model and solve problems.
- Compute probabilities and use results to analyze data and make inferences and predictions.
- Critically analyze and construct mathematical arguments.
- Use technology, where appropriate, to enhance and facilitate mathematical understanding, as well as an aid in solving problems and presenting solutions.
- Communicate and Understand mathematical statements, ideas and results, both verbally and in writing, with the correct use of mathematical definitions, terminology and symbolism.
- Work collaboratively with peers and instructors to acquire mathematical understanding and to formulate and solve problems and present solutions.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| MAT-203 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Program-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): A laboratory course is required; PHY-203 is preferred.
Program (Choose in consultation with an advisor): MAT-204 is preferred.
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 credits |
Program-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): A laboratory course is required; PHY-204 is preferred.
Program (Choose in consultation with an advisor): MAT-206 or MAT-208 are preferred.
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
Program-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Select in consultation with an advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Program (Choose in consultation with an advisor): MAT-205 or MAT-207 are preferred.
General Education Requirements (33 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
Take two laboratory courses from the following list:
| BIO-113 | Principles of Biology I | 4 credits |
| BIO-114 | Principles of Biology II | 4 credits |
| CHM-103 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHM-104 | General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| PHY-201 | General Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY-202 | General Physics II | 4 credits |
| PHY-203 | Principles of Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY-204 | Principles of Physics II | 4 credits |
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P
- Select another course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Mathematics
Program Requirements (12 Credits)
Select 12 Credits from the Following Courses
Free Electives (15 Credits)
Requirements List
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are listed below:
| CHM-101 | Introductory College Chemistry | 4 credits |
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| Select any Computer Science (CSC) course | 3 credits |
| COM-103 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
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| ECO-201 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 credits |
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| ECO-202 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 credits |
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| Select any Engineering Science (EGR) course | 3-4 credits |
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| EDU-101 | Introduction to Education | 3 credits |
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| EDU-103 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
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| EDU-211 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 credits |
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| PSY-203 | Educational Psychology | 3 credits |
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| EDU-240 | Education Capstone Field Experience | 3 credits |
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| Select any Information Systems Technology (IST) course | 1-4 credits |
| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
| MAT-161 | Precalculus II | 4 credits |
| MAT-204 | Calculus II | 4 credits |
| MAT-205 | Calculus III | 4 credits |
| MAT-206 | Differential Equations | 4 credits |
| MAT-207 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 credits |
| MAT-208 | Linear Algebra | 4 credits |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)