Mathematics

Our Mathematics program can teach you how to unlock the logic behind practically everything in our world. You will learn to communicate mathematical ideas; apply algorithms; analyze and solve problems; construct mathematical proofs; develop the capacity for logical, inductive and deductive reasoning; and describe the behavior of physical phenomena using mathematical models. Within your coursework, you will explore emerging fields and career possibilities through computer programming and algorithm development, linear algebra and differential equations.

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 60

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About this Program

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.

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Semester 1

This is a select program. You must pass MATH 161 and MATH162 prior to entering this program.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 credits		Writing, Research, & Info Lit. 1
Natural Science with a Lab in BIOL, CHEM or PHYS	4 or 5 credits	Counts as the first of three Lab Science electives. Must be ENGL 101 ready. (Some science courses have science or math prerequisites)	Scientific Reasoning
MATH 171 - Calculus I	3 credits	Critical to major. Must earn a grade of "C" or better. Should be completed within 15 credits of admission to major. Prerequisite: MATH 162 (with a "C" or better) or placement in MATH 171 or higher.	Major Course
MATH 163 - Discrete Mathematics I	3 credits	Critical to major. Must earn a grade of grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite: MATH 161 (with a grade of "C" or better) or placement in MATH 162 or higher.	Major Course

Notes:

This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate degree
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper	3 credits	Prerequisite: ENGL 101	Writing, Research, & Info Lit. 2
MATH 172 - Calculus II	4 credits	Critical to major. Should be completed within 15 credits of successful completion of MATH 171. Must earn a "C" or better. Prerequisites: MATH 171 with a grade of "C" or better or placement in MATH 172 or higher.	Major Course
MATH 263 - Discrete Mathematics II	4 credits	Critical to major. Prerequisite: MATH 163 (with a "C" or better).	Major Course
Natural Science with a Lab in BIOL, CHEM or PHYS.	4/5 credits	Counts as the second of three Lab Science electives. Must be ENGL 101 ready. (Some science courses have science or math prerequisites.)	Major Course

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
MATH 270 - Linear Algebra	4 credits	Critical to major. Must earn a grade of "C" or better. Should be completed within 24 credits of successful completion of MATH 171. Prerequisites: MATH 171 with a grade of "C" or better and MATH 172 with a grade of "C" or better MATH 172 may be taken concurrently.	Major Course
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	3 credits	Must be ENGL 101 ready.	Social Science Elective
CSCI 111 - Computer Science I	4 credits	Counts as the third of three Lab Sciences. Must be ENGL 101 ready. (Some science courses have science or math prerequisites.)	Technology Competency
Natural Science with a Lab in BIOL, CHEM or PHYS.	4 or 5 credits	Must be ENGL 101 ready. (Some science courses have science or math prerequisites.)	Major Course

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
MATH 271 - Calculus III	4 credits	Critical to major. Must earn a "C" or better. Prerequisites: MATH 172 and MATH 270 (each with a "C" or better.)	Major Course
MATH 272 - Differential Equations	4 credits	Prerequisites: MATH 172 and MATH 270 (each with a "C" or better). Must earn a "C" or better.	Major Course
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or any course that meets the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement	3 credits	Prerequisites for ENGL 115 and ENGL 117: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently Please consult the catalog or your advisor for other courses that meet the Oral Communication/Creative Expression requirement.	Oral Communication/Creative Expression
CSCI 112 - Computer Science II	4 or 5 credits	Together with CSCI 111, fulfills Technological Competency Gen Ed requirement. Prerequisite: CSCI 111 (with a "C" or better).	Technology Competency

Notes:

If this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship

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