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Degree A8989
An emphasis in Mathematics provides the student with an understanding of college level mathematics. In addition to the foundational calculus courses, students may select from computer science programming options.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

AA-T/AS-T degrees are designed to facilitate transfer to four-year institutions. Mt. San Antonio College ranks in the Top 10 in transferring students to UC, CSU, and private universities. Please visit Counseling Services for information on how to transfer, workshops, activities, events, and advising.

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      Natural Sciences Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-9121.00

      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $74.46

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      $198,577.60
      Annual Job Openings
      1,430

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      SOC Career Code: 15-2021.00

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      SOC Career Code: 15-2041.00

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      SOC Career Code: 25-1022.00

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  • Mathematics Emphasis

    Degree A8989
    An emphasis in Mathematics provides the student with an understanding of college level mathematics. In addition to the foundational calculus courses, students may select from computer science programming options.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Choose a minimum of 18 units from the following with at most two CSCI courses:18
    CSCI 110
    Fundamentals of Computer Science
    CSCI 140
    C++ Language and Object Development
    CSCI 145
    Java Language and Object Oriented Programming
    MATH 130
    College Algebra
    MATH 140
    Calculus for Business
    MATH 150
    Trigonometry
    MATH 160
    Precalculus Mathematics
    MATH 180
    Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
    MATH 181
    Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
    MATH 280
    Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
    MATH 285
    Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
    For Area of Emphasis
    Total Units18

    Recommended Electives

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    CHEM 50General Chemistry I5
    or CHEM 50H General Chemistry I - Honors
    CHEM 51General Chemistry II5
    MATH 100Survey of College Mathematics3
    MATH 110Elementary Statistics3
    or MATH 110H Elementary Statistics - Honors
    MATH 120Finite Mathematics3
    PHYS 4AEngineering Physics5
    PHYS 4BEngineering Physics5
    PHYS 4CEngineering Physics5

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  • Mathematics

    Natural Sciences Division
    Degree S0333

    The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer is designed to facilitate successful transfer to a baccalaureate mathematics program. This degree provides the lower division breadth and depth of calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. Students who complete the requirements for this degree will be prepared to continue their studies in mathematics. Students in the STEM fields can complete a majority, if not all, of their lower division Math requirements by completing the Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer degree requirements.

    To earn an Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses
    MATH 180Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4
    MATH 181Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
    MATH 280Calculus and Analytic Geometry III5
    List A:
    MATH 260Linear Algebra3
    MATH 290Differential Equations4
    Total Units for Major20
    CSU General Education of IGETC Pattern 139-42
    Total Units 60
    1

    Courses may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or IGETC.

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Contact: Jimmy TamayoTitle: Department ChairContact: jtamayo@mtsac.edu

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