Mathematics Emphasis (AA Degree A8989)
Degree A8989
An emphasis in Mathematics provides the student with an understanding of college level mathematics. In addition to the foundational calculus courses, students may select from computer science programming options.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Choose a minimum of 18 units from the following with at most two CSCI courses: | 18 | |
| Fundamentals of Computer Science | ||
| C++ Language and Object Development | ||
| Java Language and Object Oriented Programming | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Calculus for Business | ||
| Trigonometry | ||
| Precalculus Mathematics | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | ||
| Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | ||
| For Area of Emphasis | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
Recommended Electives
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 50 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| or CHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| CHEM 51 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| MATH 100 | Survey of College Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 110 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 110H | Elementary Statistics - Honors | |
| MATH 120 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| PHYS 4A | Engineering Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 4B | Engineering Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 4C | Engineering Physics | 5 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in solving an application problem in the math and computer science courses that the student takes.
- Analyze success rates for the math courses that are assigned to the AA Degree.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| Meet with a Counselor to discuss transfer options Meet with a Counselor to discuss transfer options | ||
| MATH 150 OR MATH 160 OR MATH 180 3 | ||
| Units | 10 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 OR SPCH 8 4 | ||
| Units | 0 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | .5 |
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 |
| Elective: Degree Applicable to reach 60 units 0 | ||
| MATH 160 OR MATH 180 OR MATH 181 4 | ||
| Units | 9.5 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| CSCI 110 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3.5 |
| MATH 180 OR MATH 181 OR MATH 245 OR MATH 280 OR MATH 285 4 | ||
| Units | 6.5 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Elective: Degree Applicable to reach 60 units 0 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Mathematics Emphasis, AA A8989 9 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5 | ||
| MATH 181 OR MATH 245 OR MATH 280 OR MATH 285 4 | ||
| CSCI 140 OR CSCI 145 4 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 38 | |
