Mathematics (AA.MATH)

Upon completion of this course sequence, mathematics students will receive an associate in science degree. Additional credit hours may be required for successful transfer depending upon transfer institution of choice. Please speak to your advisor for guidance.

This program follows Math Pathway #4. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.
Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway 
ENG-119
Composition I Pathway
Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion.

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ENG-120
Composition I 
ENG-120
Composition I
Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words.

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3.0
MAT-241
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 
MAT-241
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
Differential and integral calculus of elementary functions of one variable, such as polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, will be covered. Applications include rates of change, optimization, curve sketching and area. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations.

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5.0
COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication 
COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences.

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3.0
ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro) 
ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)
Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy.

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IAI Social/Behavioral Science 
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science


3.0
HIS-153
History/Culture of Non-Western Civ. 
HIS-153
History/Culture of Non-Western Civ.
The course introduces students to the history and culture of non-Western civilizations from ancient to modern times. It focuses upon broad themes in history and culture and will examine those themes in each major historical era.

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IAI Humanities 
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IAI Humanities


3.0

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17.0
Second Semester
ENG-121
Composition II 
ENG-121
Composition II
Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research.

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3.0
MAT-242
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II 
MAT-242
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II
A continuation of Calculus I with emphasis on different methods of integration and applications, L`Hôpitals Rule, sequences, series, power series, Taylor series and Maclaurin series. A graphing calculator is required.

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4.0
PHY-140
University Physics I 
PHY-140
University Physics I
This is a study of Newtonian Mechanics. The course is for physics majors and minors, engineering students and the mathematically oriented student. This is the first of a three-course sequence.

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IAI Physical Science 
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IAI Physical Science


4.0
ECO-232
Principles of Economics II (Micro) 
ECO-232
Principles of Economics II (Micro)
Focuses on free enterprise and the economic functions of government, advanced supply and demand analysis, pricing in competitive/non-competitive markets and pricing in resource markets.

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IAI Social/Behavioral Science 
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science


3.0
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IAI Fine Arts 
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IAI Fine Arts


3.0

Semester Totals

17.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
MAT-160
Computer Science I 
MAT-160
Computer Science I
Introduction to an object-oriented programming language using a disciplined approach to problem-solving, algorithm development as well as procedural and data abstraction. Covers selection, repetition, sequence control structures, program design, records and files, testing and documentation.

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3.0
MAT-255
Linear Algebra 
MAT-255
Linear Algebra
A first course in linear algebra covering linear systems, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, inner product spaces and eigenvalues and eigenvectors, including proofs of theorems and propositions in each topic.

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3.0
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IAI Humanities/Fine Arts 
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IAI Humanities/Fine Arts


3.0
POS-160
American National Government 
POS-160
American National Government
The fundamental principles of the American Government are summarized. Such topics as federalism, civil liberties, citizenship, parties and elections, the Presidency, Congress, Judiciary and national policies and politics are discussed within the framework of the American Constitutional system.

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IAI Social/Behavioral Science 
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science


3.0
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Transfer Elective 
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Transfer Elective


3.0

Semester Totals

15.0
Second Semester
MAT-243
Analytical Geometry and Calculus III 
MAT-243
Analytical Geometry and Calculus III
A continuation of analytic geometry and calculus II. The focus is on solid analytic geometry, vectors, partial derivatives, line, volume and surface integrals in various coordinate systems and vector fields. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations.

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4.0
MAT-245
Differential Equations 
MAT-245
Differential Equations
Designed for pre-engineering students and others who need a working knowledge of ordinary differential equations.

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3.0
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Transfer Elective 
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Transfer Elective


3.0
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IAI Life Science 
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IAI Life Science


3.0
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Transfer Elective 
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Transfer Elective


3.0

Semester Totals

16.0

Total Program Hours

65.0
Suggested Electives
MAT-125
Statistics 
MAT-125
Statistics
Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required.

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3.0
MAT-124
Statistics Pathway 
MAT-124
Statistics Pathway
Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required. Intended for students that don't assess directly into MAT-125 Statistics. Includes supplemental instruction lab.

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4.0
MAT-210
Finite Mathematics 
MAT-210
Finite Mathematics
An introduction to Finite Mathematics, matrices, linear systems of equations and inequalities, linear programming, counting theory and probability.

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3.0
BUS-221
Financial Accounting 
BUS-221
Financial Accounting
A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.

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3.0
BUS-222
Managerial Accounting 
BUS-222
Managerial Accounting
Examines managerial accounting concepts including cost classification, job order and process cost systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, absorption and variable costing, budgeting, standard costs, variance analysis, relevant costs for decision-making, activity-based costing, and capital budgeting.

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3.0
CIS-156
Computer Logic 
CIS-156
Computer Logic
This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times)

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3.0
EDU-100
Introduction to Education 
EDU-100
Introduction to Education
An overview of the American education system. Social, historical and philosophical foundations give perspective to an examination of current issues, policies and trends in the field of education, including cultural diversity. A 30-hour practical lab is required for this course.

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3.0
ANT-200
General Anthropology 
ANT-200
General Anthropology
The course provides an introduction to cultural and physical anthropology. Human and animal behavior is studied by using the comparative method. Some of the topics covered are: religion, magic, kinship, sex roles, human evolution, race, archeology and primates.

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3.0
GEO-140
World Geography 
GEO-140
World Geography
This course is about the world's great realms, surveyed and discussed in geographic perspective. It links human society and culture to the world's natural environment and climates.

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3.0