Since jobs requiring mathematical skills such as data analysis, problem solving, pattern recognition, statistics, and probability are in high demand, the mathematics major may benefit both educationally and economically from developing and pursuing an interest in mathematics. Mathematical skills and statistical methods are employed regularly by researchers testing hypotheses, by workers applying quality control in manufacturing, and by informed citizens who must evaluate information from the media in tabular, graphical, and report form in order to reach solutions. This major offers a foundation in these necessary skills. The emphasis is to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution and/or for career preparation in a vocational or professional field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Draw conclusions about simple and complex systems by collecting, assessing, and analyzing information.
• Communicate technical ideas in group and professional settings in both written and oral form.

Career Opportunities

Accountant¹
Actuary¹
Air Traffic Controller
Auditor¹
Bank Officer²
Budget Analyst¹
Computer Operator
Computer Programmer¹
Cost Estimator²
Credit and Collection Manager²
Data Processing Manager
Economist¹
Engineer¹
Financial Planner¹
Insurance Agent/Broker
Insurance Claim Examiner
Laboratory Examiner
Loan Officer
Market Research Analyst¹
Mathematician¹
Mathematics Teacher¹
Securities Trader¹
Semiconductor Technician
Statistician¹
Surveyor
Systems Analyst¹

¹

Bachelor Degree or higher required.

²

Bachelor Degree normally recommended.

Associate in Science Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Core Curriculum
MATH-180	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	5
MATH-280	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II	4
MATH-281	Multivariable Calculus	4
List A
Select one of the following:		3
MATH-284	Linear Algebra
MATH-285	Differential Equations
List B
Select one of the following:		3-5
CS-181	Introduction to C++ Programming
ENGR-120	Engineering Computer Applications
MATH-160	Elementary Statistics
MATH-245	Discrete Mathematics
PHYC-201	Mechanics and Waves
Any course from List A not selected
Total Units		19-21

Plus General Education Requirements

Recommended Electives

Students planning to transfer to four-year institutions to complete a bachelor’s degree in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics should select an emphasis in an applied discipline such as accounting, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, or physics. In particular, transfer students are strongly urged to elect the following physics courses:

Course List

Code	Title	Units
PHYC-201	Mechanics and Waves	5
PHYC-202	Electricity, Magnetism, and Heat	5
PHYC-203	Light, Optics, and Modern Physics	5

Students preparing for a vocational or professional career are strongly encouraged to select an emphasis in a vocational/professional discipline such as business, computer and information science, CADD technology, electronics technology, or environmental health and safety management.

Certificate of Achievement

Students who complete only the major requirements above qualify for a Certificate in Mathematics. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.