Mathematics - Associate of Art Degree

The Mathematics department offers a major program which may be adapted to serve a variety of needs and interests. Students may develop elective patterns which will prepare them to transfer to an upper division mathematics program or for employment.

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses:

MATH 250Single Variable Calculus I

4.00

MATH 251Single Variable Calculus II

4.00

MATH 252Multivariable Calculus

5.00

Students must complete at least five (5) units from the following courses:

MATH 115The Ideas of Mathematics

3.00

MATH 200 or CSCI 200Discrete Structures

4.00

MATH 265Linear Algebra

4.00

MATH 266Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

4.00

PHYSIC 110General Physics I

4.00

PHYSIC 111General Physics II

4.00

PHYSIC 250College Physics I

4.00

PHYSIC 251College Physics II

4.00

PHYSIC 252College Physics III

4.00

MATH 110 or MATH 110HIntroduction to Statistics

4.00

CSCI 110Introduction to Computer Science I (C++)

4.00

CSCI 120Introduction to Computer Science II (C++)

3.00

MATH 255Computer-Based Problems for Calculus

1.00 - 2.00

Total Credit Hours: 18.00

Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

  • Recognize, define, and apply formal mathematical notation to explain mathematical ideas.
  • Successfully perform multivariate calculations, such as differentiation and integration, in both theoretical and applied settings.
  • Apply critical thinking skills to analyze, interpret, and solve a variety of mathematical problems.