Mathematics Associate in Science Degree Program

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Program	Units
AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Mathematics	60 units

Career Opportunities

The Mathematics major may be used as a basis for professional careers which include accountant, actuary, appraiser, assessor, auditor, banker, biometrician, budget analyst, casualty rater, controller, computer programmer, data processing manager, demographer, econometrician, educator at all levels, engineering analyst, epidemiologist, financial analyst/planner, insurance agent/broker, loan officer, management trainee, market research analyst, mathematician, securities trader, statistician, surveyor, and systems analyst. Additional professional areas for which a degree in Mathematics prepares individuals are the aircraft and space industries, architectural and surveying services, civil service, communications, and science, including work in high technology industries such as research and development laboratories.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Synthesize ideas expressed in mathematical language by a. Demonstrating the ability to understand both written and spoken mathematics. b. Demonstrating a basic understanding of proof. c. Communicating arguments clearly. d. Demonstrating the ability to collaborate in problem solving (i.e. study groups, group projects).
Demonstrate analytical thinking by a. Identifying what a problem is really asking. b. Breaking complex problems into manageable smaller problems. c. Identifying the relationships among verbal, symbolic, graphical and numerical representations within the same problem. d. Solving non-algorithmic problems.
Demonstrate resourcefulness in problem solving by a. Choosing appropriate methods. b. Synthesizing appropriate strategies, techniques or information from prerequisite courses. c. Using alternative representations of mathematical ideas. d. Recognizing and explaining source of errors and impossible solutions.
Employ mathematical strategies with confidence.

Recommended high school preparation

Four years of Mathematics

University Transfer Program

Use Assist to identify lower division major preparation for the California State University and the University of California systems. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.

About the Program

Mathematics provides the foundation for studying engineering; the biological, physical and health sciences; economics; business; computer science; statistics; and many other fields. A major in mathematics itself opens up job opportunities in numerous fields, as mathematical problemsolving skills are widely applicable.

Additional professional areas for which a degree in Mathematics prepares individuals are the aircraft and space industries, architectural and surveying services, civil service, communications, and science, including work in high technology industries such as research and development laboratories.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60 – 70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 15 units		Units
MATH 251	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	5 units
MATH 252	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	5 units
MATH 253	Calculus with Analytic Geometry III	5 units

Required Selective Courses: List A: One 3 unit course from the following:		Units
MATH 270	Linear Algebra	3 units
MATH 275	Ordinary Differential Equations	3 units

Required Selective Courses: List B: One 3-4 unit course from the following:		Units
MATH 270 *	Linear Algebra	3 units
MATH 275 *	Ordinary Differential Equations	3 units
MATH 268	Discrete Mathematics	4 units
CIS 278	(CS1) Programming Methods: C++	4 units
PHYS 250	Physics with Calculus I	4 units

* if not selected in List A

Total Required Major Units: 21 - 22

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.