Science: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.

CIP Code: 30.0101

NOVA Code: 8802

Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA, NOL, WO

Purpose: The curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. This curriculum is designed to prepare students to major in one of the following fields: mathematics, mathematics education, statistics, operations research, applied mathematics, or computer science.

Transfer Information: Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of the transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.

Recommended Preparation: Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent as a minimum: 4 units of English, 4 units of college preparatory mathematics, 1 unit of laboratory science, and 1 unit of social science.

Two Years

1st Semester

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
HIS ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ¹
CSC 200 - Introduction to Computer Science (4 CR.) ²OR
MTH ___ - Elective (3-4 CR.) OR Precalculus
MTH 263 - Calculus I (4 CR.)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 Orientation to (a Specific Discipline)

Total 14-15 credits

2nd Semester

CSC 201 - Computer Science I (4 CR.)
ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 CR.)
MTH 264 - Calculus II (4 CR.)
___ ___ - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (3 CR.) ⁴

Total 14 credits

3rd Semester

___ ___ - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ⁵
MTH 265 - Calculus III (4 CR.)
MTH ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ³
___ ___ - Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab (4-5 CR.) ⁶
___ ___ - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (3 CR.) ⁴

Total 17-18 credits

4th Semester

CST 110 - Introduction to Communication (3 CR.) ⁷
MTH ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ³
___ ___ - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ⁵
___ ___ - Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab (4-5 CR.) ⁶
___ ___ - General Education Elective (3 CR.) ⁸

Total 16-17 credits

Total credits for the A.S. Degree in Science with a Specialization in Mathematics: 61-64 credits

Twenty of these credits must be taken in MTH courses for transfer to a four-year institution with a major in science.

¹Select any HIS courses listed under social/behavioral sciences in General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.

²Students will come to this program with different levels of preparation. If PreCalculus is needed, select MTH 167 (or MTH 161 and MTH 162 ). If CSC 200 is not needed, students may select a Math elective from foonote #3 or CSC 202 after taking CSC 201 . Otherwise, students should select CSC 200 to prepare for CSC 201 . Please consult with an advisor for the best option.

³Math electives should be chosen carefully from MTH 266 , MTH 267 , MTH 288 , after investigation of requirements of the transfer institution. MTH 245 and/or MTH 246 should be selected only after careful consideration for transfer purposes. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 261 and MTH 263 . Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 262 and MTH 264 .

⁴See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.

⁵See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

⁶See physical and life science courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

⁷Select from the following: CST 100 , CST 126 , or CST 229 .

⁸Choose from General Education Electives . This elective is not needed if selections for all other requirements total 61 credits or more.