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2020-2021 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics Associate of Arts


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The curriculum in the Mathematics Associate Degree program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering majors related to this field, earning the Associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate computational skills at a variety of levels.
  • Apply critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in graphing.

PREREQUISITES FOR REQUIRED COURSES:

Course ID Title Units
MATH 124  * Trigonometry 3
MATH 2  * Pre-Calculus Mathematics 5
First Year    
MATH 3A  * or Analytic Geometry and Calculus 5
MATH 3AH  * Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus 5
Second Year    
MATH 3B  * Analytic Geometry and Calculus 5
MATH 3C  * Analytic Geometry and Calculus 5
MATH 24  * Elementary Differential Equations 4
MATH 26  * Introduction to Linear Algebra 4
  Select from Restricted Electives 3.5

TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:


26.5-34.5

Restricted Electives:  Select one of the following courses  
CS 1B  * or Introduction to Computer Science II 3.5
CS 4A  * Introduction to Java for Computer Science 3.5

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

Associate of Arts Degree


Completion of all the courses listed above and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate of Arts degree.  A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

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