Mathematics (AA.MATH)

Mathematics prepares the student to transfer to a senior institution with a major in mathematics.

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.
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 will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.

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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 selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.

Course Outline
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 Third World

HIS-153
History/Culture of Third World

The course will introduce the student to history and culture in the third world from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This course will focus 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

Semester Totals

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. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations.

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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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Social/Behavioral Science IAI

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Social/Behavioral Science IAI



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-151
C Program W/Engineering Appl

MAT-151
C Program W/Engineering Appl

Introduction to the programming language C. Fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of computing with emphasis on calculus-based problem-solving techniques and applications from engineering and physical science.

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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 Science

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IAI Social 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.

Course Outline
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.

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-151
Financial Accounting

BUS-151
Financial Accounting

A study of the financial statements, the accounting process and the principles and procedures underlying items on the financial statements.

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-152
Managerial Accounting

BUS-152
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
CIS-162
Object-Oriented Programming I

CIS-162
Object-Oriented Programming I

This course teaches the fundamentals of object-oriented programming. It builds on the concepts of data types, functions, arrays, programming structures and debugging from CIS 156 Computer Logic while introducing classes, objects, encapsulation and modular design using the C# language. (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 hours 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.

Course Outline
3.0