Mathematics Major
The Department offers two options for an Associate in Science in Mathematics degree. The General option provides a rounded background in the mathematical sciences and statistics and is suitable as a terminal degree or for transfer to any 4-year college or university as a mathematics major. The Transfer option aligns with the State TMC to streamline transfer to a California State University as a mathematics major.
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT)
Required
- Math 1A Single Variable Calculus I (4 units)
- Math 1B Single Variable Calculus II (4 units)
- Math 1C Multivariable Calculus (4 units)
Select one course from the following
- Math 2 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 units)
- Math 3 Linear Algebra (3 units)
Select one additional course from the following
- Math 2 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 units)
- Math 3 Linear Algebra (3 units)
- Phys 4A Mechanics (4 units)
- Comsc 6 Basic Programming (3 units)
- Comsc 7 introduction to Visual BASIC Programming (3 units)
- Comsc 9A C++ Programming (4 units)
Total units required for degree major: 18-19 units
Mathematics and Statistics Courses
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Note: Any errors below are inadvertent. Always refer to the official college course outlines on CurricUNET. Where applicable, the State C-ID course number is referenced. The semesters in which a course is normally offered is noted below the course name.
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| Course No. | Course Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Math 1A | Single Variable Calculus I – Early Transcendentals (4 units)
F,S |
A first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable: functions; limits and continuity; techniques and applications of differentiation and integration; fundamental theorem of calculus. Primarily for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors. Pre-requisite: both MATH 20 and MATH 21 |
| Math 1B | Single Variable Calculus II – Early Transcendentals (4 units)
S,Su |
A second course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable: integration; techniques of integration; infinite sequences and series; polar and parametric equations; applications of integration. Primarily for science, technology, engineering & mathematics majors. Pre-requisite: MATH 1A |
| Math 1C | Multivariable Calculus (4 units)
F |
Vector valued functions, calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, multiple integration, Green’s theorem, Stokes’ theorem, divergence theorem. Pre-requisite: MATH 1B |
| Math 2 | Ordinary Differential Equations (3 units)
S |
The course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as applications from a variety of disciplines. Introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, Laplace transforms and linear systems. Pre-requisite: MATH 1B |
| Math 3 | Linear Algebra (3 units)
S |
This course develops the techniques and theory needed to solve and classify systems of linear equations. Solution techniques include row operations, Gaussian elimination, and matrix algebra. Investigates the properties of vectors in two and three dimensions, leading to the notion of an abstract vector space. Vector space and matrix theory are presented including topics such as inner products, norms, orthogonality, eigenvalues, eigenspaces, and linear transformations. Selected applications of linear algebra are included. Pre-requisite: MATH 1B |
| Math 9 | Calculus for Business, Social and Life Science (4 units)
S |
Topics of calculus including differentiation, integration, graphs, limits, and rates. Applications from economics, business, life science, and behavioral science. Not open for credit to students with credit in Math 1A. Pre-requisite: MATH 52 or MATH 52B |
| Math 10 | Liberal Arts Mathematics (3 units)
F,S |
Designed for students majoring in areas other than science, math, or business to give appreciation and insight into structure and applications of math. Some typical topics, to be chosen by instructor, may include probability and statistics, sequences and series, population growth, graph theory, geometry and topology, number theory, history of math, finance math, voting methods and apportionment. Pre-requisite: MATH 52 |
| Math 15 | Concepts and Structures of Mathematics (3 units)
F |
Designed for students who plan to become elementary school teachers. In depth study of mathematical system with emphasis on problem-solving, real numbers, set theory, logic, number theory, and fundamental counting problems. Essays on topics of current interest to the teaching profession, class presentations, and a study of techniques and materials used in today’s elementary school classroom may also be included. Pre-requisite: MATH 52 |
| Math 16 | Concepts and Structures of Mathematics (3 units)
S |
Designed for students who plan to become elementary school teachers. Problem-solving, probability and statistics, measurement and the metric system, and geometry. Essays on topics of current interest to the teaching profession, class presentations, and a study of techniques and materials used in today’s elementary school classroom may also be included. Pre-requisite: MATH 51 and MATH 52 |
| Math 20 | College Algebra (4 units)
F,S,Su |
College level course in algebra for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Topics include polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, absolute value, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, theory of polynomial equations, and analytic geometry. Pre-requisite: MATH 52 |
| Math 21 | Plane Trigonometry (4 units)
F,S,Su |
Trigonometric functions, fundamental formulas, identities, solution of triangles, and complex numbers. Pre-requisite: MATH 52 |
| Math 25 | Finite Mathematics (3 units)
S |
Linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, sets and Venn diagrams, combinatorial techniques and an introduction to probability. Applications in business, economics and social sciences. Pre-requisite: MATH 52 |
| Math 51 | Plane Geometry (3 units)
S |
Introductory plane geometry, the study of geometric relationships in the plane from inductive and deductive viewpoints. Satisfies the university admission requirements of high school plane geometry. Pre-requisite: MATH 101 (formerly MATH 50) |
| Math 52 | Intermediate Algebra (4 units)
F,S,Su |
Fundamental operations of algebra; linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; exponents and polynomials; rational expressions; radicals and fractional exponents; graph of a straight line; linear and quadratic system of equations; conic sections; exponential and logarithmic functions. Pre-requisite: MATH 101 (formerly MATH 50) |
| Math 55 | History of Algebra (3 units) | A history of algebra from ancient times up to the 18th century. Introduction to a variety of number systems; the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and the finding of square roots; sets and logic; rational, irrational, real, and complex numbers; Greek number theory; linear, quadratic, and cubic equations; and applications (including proportions, variation, compound interest, exponential growth and decay). Ideas and methods from different parts of the world and at different times are mainly presented in their historical context. This course satisfies the AA and AS degree requirement, but it does not satisfy the prerequisite for a transferable mathematics or statistics course. Pre-requisite: MATH 101 (formerly MATH 50) |
| Math 58 | Mathematics for Everyday Living (formerly Quantitative Reasoning) 3 unitsF |
Interpretation of and reasoning with quantitative information. Coverage of logic; units analysis; uses and abuses of percentages, ratios, and indices; financial management; and statistics. This course satisfies the AA and AS degree requirement but does not satisfy the prerequisite for a transferable math course. Pre-requisite: MATH 101 (formerly MATH 50) |
| Math 101 (formerly Math 50) |
Elementary Algebra (4 units)
F,S,Su |
Introductory algebra. Topics include: signed numbers, graphing, linear equations, quadratic equations, and systems of linear equations in two variables. Pre-requisite: MATH 111 |
| Stat 1 | Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 units)
F,S,Su |
Descriptive statistics; measures of central tendency, variation, and correlation. Probability, sampling, and sampling distributions. Inferential statistics: estimation and tests of statistical hypotheses. For majors in natural science, social science, and business. Pre-requisite: MATH 52 |
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