Science, Specialization in Mathematics, AA&S

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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Science

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Program in Science with a specialization in Mathematics is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in mathematics, mathematics education, or statistics. This program may also be suitable for students pursing baccalaureate degrees in physics, chemistry, or computer science.

Program Requirements: Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced on Admissions apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree. In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, completion of the Science program requires competency in English and Math Essentials MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or equivalent.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
CSC 155 Computer Concepts and Applications 3 credits
or
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits
MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credits
Elective Social Science 3 credits ¹
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Second Semester

Elective History 3 credits ²
ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credits
Elective Social Science 3 credits ¹
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3 credits ³

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Third Semester

Elective Lab Science 4 credits ³
Elective Health/Physical Education 1 credits
Elective Math/Programming Elective 3 credits ⁷
MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credits
Elective Literature 3 credits ⁴

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Fourth Semester

MTH 267 Differential Equations 3 credits
Elective Lab Science 4 credits ³
Elective Transfer Elective 3 credits ⁶
CST 110 Introduction to Communication 3 credits
MTH 266 Linear Algebra 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61

¹Courses may be chosen from the Social Science General Electives .

²Three credits of transfer history electives are required and can be chosen from HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 111 , HIS 112 , HIS 121 , HIS 122 .

³PHY 241 and PHY 242 are recommended; however courses may be chosen from the Science General Electives .

⁴Courses may be chosen from the Literature General Electives .

⁵Courses may be chosen from the Humanities General Electives .

⁶Courses may be chosen from the Transfer Electives .

⁷Courses may be chosen from MTH 167 , MTH 240 , MTH 286 , ITP 120 , CSC 201 , or a mathematics or computer programming course as approved by the division.

*Requirements of four-year institutions may vary. Students should consult a counselor or their academic advisor to select electives that will satisfy baccalaureate major requirements. In addition, they should confirm with the college or university to which they plan to transfer that they will receive credit at the four-year institution.