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 Units18

Recommended Electives

Course Prefix Course Name Units
CHEM 50General Chemistry I5
or CHEM 50H General Chemistry I - Honors
CHEM 51General Chemistry II5
MATH 100Survey of College Mathematics3
MATH 110Elementary Statistics3
or MATH 110H Elementary Statistics - Honors
MATH 120Finite Mathematics3
PHYS 4AEngineering Physics5
PHYS 4BEngineering Physics5
PHYS 4CEngineering Physics5

Math and Computer Science Website 

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
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
 Units10
Winter Term 1
SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 OR SPCH 8 4
 Units0
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
 Units9.5
Summer Term 1
AA/S BEHAV Area D-2 Elective Course 3
 Units3
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
 Units6.5
Winter Term 2
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
Elective: Degree Applicable to reach 60 units 0
 Units3
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
 Units6
 Total Units38
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