Mathematics

Description:

This program leads to an A.S. degree in Mathematics. The primary goal of the program is to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate program in mathematics. This curriculum provides freshman- and sophomore-level courses in both continuous and discrete mathematics.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

Prove mathematical statements.
Solve mathematical problems.
Execute mathematical algorithms.

Program Entry Requirements:

This program is open to interested students who have demonstrated readiness for English 101 and Math 171, either by passing the appropriate placement or by meeting the prerequisites for the course. Selected math and English courses are available for those not meeting entrance requirements. An educational plan leading to acceptance into the program will be developed for each applicant who does not meet the entrance requirements.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:

To qualify for the A.S. degree in Mathematics, students must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours as prescribed and attain a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average).

Since science requirements vary at transfer institutions, students are advised to check requirements at transfer institutions before choosing science electives.

Course Sequence:

Semester 1

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits 3 credits	Gen Ed Req. Writing/Research/Info Lit 1
Course Number and Name Lab Science Elective (BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS)	Prerequisites and Corequisites ENGL 101 Ready	Credits 4 or 5 credits	Gen Ed Req. Scientific Reasoning
Course Number and Name MATH 171 - Calculus I	Prerequisites and Corequisites MATH 162 with a grade of "C" or better	Credits 4 credits	Gen Ed Req. Quantitative Reasoning
Course Number and Name MATH 163 - Discrete Math I	Prerequisites and Corequisites MATH 161 with a grade of "C" or better	Credits 4 credits	Gen Ed Req.

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	Prerequisites and Corequisites ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better	Credits 3 credits	Gen Ed Req. Writing/Research/Info Lit 2
Course Number and Name MATH 172 - Calculus II	Prerequisites and Corequisites MATH 171 with a grade of "C" or better	Credits 4 credits	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name MATH 263 - Discrete Mathematics II	Prerequisites and Corequisites MATH 163 with a grade of "C" or better	Credits 3 credits	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name Lab Science Elective (BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS)	Prerequisites and Corequisites ENGL 101 Ready	Credits 4 or 5 credits	Gen Ed Req.

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name MATH 270 - Linear Algebra	Prerequisites and Corequisites MATH 171 with a grade of "C" or better and MATH 172 with a grade of "C" or better	Credits 4 credits	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or GEOG 103 - Intro to Human Geography or HIST 101 - United States History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era or HIST 102 - United States History: The Civil War and the 19th Century or HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors) or HIST 121 - World History: The Distant Past or HIST 122 - World History: The Recent Past or HIST 142 - Food History or HIST 150 - History of American Health Care or SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or SOC 115 - Gender and Society	Prerequisites and Corequisites For SOC 115: ENGL 101 For SOC 233: SOC 101 or ANTH 112	Credits 3 credits	Gen Ed Req. Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
Course Number and Name CSCI 111 - Computer Science I	Prerequisites and Corequisites FNMT 118 prerequisite or placement in MATH 161 or higher	Credits 4 credits	Gen Ed Req. Technological Competency
Course Number and Name Lab Science Elective (BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS)	Prerequisites and Corequisites ENGL 101 Ready	Credits 4 or 5 credits	Gen Ed Req.

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Prerequisites and Corequisites	Credits	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name MATH 271 - Calculus III	Prerequisites and Corequisites MATH 172 with a grade of "C" or better and MATH 270 with a grade of "C" or better	Credits 4 credits	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name MATH 272 - Differential Equations	Prerequisites and Corequisites MATH 172 with a grade of "C" or better and MATH 270 with a grade of "C" or better	Credits 4 credits	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or any course that meets the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement	Prerequisites and Corequisites ENGL 115 and ENGL 117: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently	Credits 3 credits	Gen Ed Req. Oral Communication/ Creative Expression
Course Number and Name CSCI 112 - Computer Science II	Prerequisites and Corequisites CSCI 111 with a grade of "C" or better	Credits 4 credits	Gen Ed Req. Technological Competency

Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

For More Information, Contact:

The Division of Math, Science and Health Careers, Room W1-1, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone (215) 751-8430; or the College Information Center (215) 751-8010.