Mathematics
Associate in Arts
Purpose
The Mathematics program is for students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree in mathematics.If you are not well prepared in high school math at least through a second algebra course (following geometry), you should plan, with your advisor, a three-year program to prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university. The emphasis in the first year should be on strengthening your math, basic science, communication, and reading skills.
Most mathematicians need skills in other areas of science, so courses in physical science, in addition to physics, or life sciences should be considered.
Many transfer schools have language requirements; graduate work in mathematics may require a foreign language, probably German, French, or Russian. Careful planning with your advisor can help you avoid awkward decisions.
The given schedule begins with sequence of mathematics courses with MATH& 142, Pre-Calculus II. It is possible to start with MATH& 141, Pre-Calculus I, if necessary.
Except for sequences of mathematics, physics, and English composition courses, the order in which courses are taken is not important.
Recommended Course Schedule
Fall Quarter, First Year
| MATH& 141, 142, 151 | Depends on Placement (M) | 5 |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| MATH& 142, 151, 152 | Depends on Placement (M) | 5 |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II (C) | 5 |
| MATH& 151, 152, 164 | Depends on Placement (M) | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| MATH 118 | Linear Algebra (M) | 3 |
| MATH& 152 | Calculus II (M) | |
| or | ||
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| PHYS& 221* | Engineering Physics I (S) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| MATH& 164 | Calculus III | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) (if needed) | 5 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 20 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| MATH 212 | Differential Equations | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
CS& 131 Computer Science I C++ is recommended as an elective.* Students should take the appropriate science sequence of 15 credits (Physics is shown here).
Students are required to complete 3-5 credits in a Diversity course (D). A list of courses that satisfy the Diversity Requirement can be found in the college catalog.