Mathematics Curriculum

Coursework for AA in General Studies with Mathematics Curriculum

The following course sequence will fulfill all the requirements for the AA in general studies while incorporating specialized coursework in mathematics curriculum (students should note prerequisites and other sequencing requirements):

  • Required mathematics core courses
    (18–20 credits): MATH 130, 131, 132 (or 140 and 141), 240 (or 246), and 241; and STAT 230 (or 200)
  • Math-related course (3 credits): Chosen from any ACCT courses; any FINC courses; CHEM 103 and 113; CMIS 102, 170 (or CMSC 150), and 242; ECON 201 and 203; any MATH course numbered 108 or higher; and PHYS 111 or higher
  • Electives (2–4 credits): Any courses related to interests and goals

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequences will fulfill all the requirements for the AA in general studies while incorporating specialized curriculum in mathematics. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and library research) may be found in the General Education Requirements.

Intended Program Outcomes

Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in general studies, the specialized curriculum in mathematics will allow students to

  • Employ appropriate mathematical methods and technologies to accomplish quantitative tasks in professional and educational contexts.
  • Utilize academic skills to transition to further academic and professional studies.
  • Employ academic skills and specialized knowledge to succeed and advance in chosen career and professional fields.

Mathmatics Curriculum Courses

First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses.

LIBS 150 Introduction to Research (1)

WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing (3)

MATH 107 College Algebra (3)
(fulfills general education requirement in mathematics or a higher-level math course)
Note: Courses applied in general education requirements may not be applied to the core or core-related requirements

MATH 108 Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry (3)
(prerequisite for later courses)

Introductory Courses

(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

HIST 142 Western Civilization II (3)

or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865 or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)

and NSCI 101 Physical Science Laboratory (1)
or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

WRTG 291 Research Writing (3)
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing

ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

or ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology (3)

One of the following math sequencesRequired by major (8–9)
MATH 130 Calculus A
and Math 131 Calculus B
and Math 132 Calculus C
or
MATH 140 Calculus I
and Math 141 Calculus II

Additional Required Courses

(to be taken after first and introductory courses)

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology (3)

or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences
(discipline must differ from first)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues (3)
or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in arts and humanities (discipline must differ from first)

SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)

or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

MATH 240Required by major Introduction to Linear Algebra 3-4

or MATH 246 Differential Equations
(required core course for the curriculum)

MATH 241Required by major Calculus III (4)
(required core course for the curriculum)

STAT 200Required by major Introduction to Statistics (3)

or STAT 230 Introductory Business Statistics
(required core course for the curriculum)

Mathematics-related courseRequired by major (3)
(See Coursework for the Curriculum)

Elective Courses

(chosen from any courses to complete 60 credits for the degree) (0-2)

(MATH 108 is recommended—see First Courses)

Total credits for AA in general studies with mathematics curriculum 60


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Last updated: 6 July 2011