Associate in Arts - Mathematics
Catalog 2009-2010
The associate degree in mathematics is a transfer degree for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution with a major in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers. The degree offers students a broad general education, while also preparing students for upper division work in Mathematics. In addition, it prepares students mathematically for upper division work in related fields such as Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, and Economics.
Major requirements for four-year programs differ from institution to institution, so students wishing to transfer to a particular four-year program should consult a counselor regarding the course requirements for that program. Major requirements may only be taken for a "for grade" basis. To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or better. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however, the units are only counted once.
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Required courses |
Units |
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Major requirements |
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MATH 192 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
4 |
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MATH 193 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II |
4 |
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MATH 194 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
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MATH 292 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III |
4 |
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Plus a minimum of 4 units from: |
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MATH 294 |
Differential Equations |
4 |
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Total units for the major |
18-19 |
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Associate in arts degree in Mathematics (DataTel code AA.MATH.D)
The purpose of this program is to provide students with a path toward transfer to a four-year institution with a major in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics for High School Teachers. All of the major requirements are articulated with lower division major requirements at multiple transfer institutions in California. Students who have completed this program will be prepared mathematically to take courses in the discipline at the junior level, and will also have completed many of the breadth requirements for graduation in any major.
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to solve problems in linear algebra and differential and integral calculus, both single and multivariable.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to recognize, explain, and apply basic techniques of mathematical proof.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to utilize skills from calculus and post-calculus mathematics to solve mathematical problems from sciences such as physics, chemistry, engineering, or computer science.
SLOs updated 11/5/2009 2:37:11 PM
