MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics

Major: 8125
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 27.0101

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Mathematics
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
15-2011.00 Actuaries
15-2099.00 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
43-9111.00 Statistical Assistants
15-2051.01 Business Intelligence Analysts

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
15-2021.00 Mathematicians
25-1022.00 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
15-2041.00 Statisticians
13-2099.01 Financial Quantitative Analysts
15-2031.00 Operations Research Analysts

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Mathematics provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor`s degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, computational mathematical science, or related fields. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a number of careers including actuary, statistical assistant, and business intelligence analyst. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment as a mathematician or statistician, which may include teaching at institutions of higher education, or as an analyst in a number of fields including finance, data science, cryptography, and scientific computing.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of proportional relationships, spatial reasoning, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. (MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (CRE)) 2. Demonstrate the interconnectedness of mathematical ideas and how they build on one another. (MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (CRE)) 3. Use patterns and relationships to make generalizations and predictions. (AST111, AST112, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CSC110, CSC110AA, CSC110AB, CSC/EEE120, CSC200, CSC200AA, CSC200AB, CSC205, CSC205++, CSC/EEE220, CSC240, CSC240AA, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Present information accurately in various ways (graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally). (AST111, AST112, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Apply appropriate mathematical strategies and reasoning to solve problems. (AST111, AST112, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CSC110, CSC110AA, CSC110AB, CSC/EEE120, CSC205, CSC205++, CSC200, CSC200AA, CSC200AB, CSC/EEE220, CSC240, CSC240AA, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (CRE), [FYC], [L], [SG], [SQ]) 6. Justify mathematical processes and results. (MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (CRE), [FYC], [L]) 7. Use technology to assist in learning and investigating mathematical ideas. (AST111, AST112, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CSC110, CSC110AA, CSC110AB, CSC/EEE120, CSC200, CSC200AA, CSC200AB, CSC205, CSC205++, CSC/EEE220, CSC240, CSC240AA, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, [SG], [SQ]) 8. Determine and apply appropriate technologies to solve problems efficiently. (CSC110, CSC110AA, CSC110AB, CSC/EEE120, CSC200, CSC200AA, CSC200AB, CSC205, CSC205++, CSC/EEE220, CSC240, CSC240AA, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, [FYC]) 9. Critically evaluate information for relevance, usefulness, and applicability. (AST111, AST112, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CSC110, CSC110AA, CSC110AB, CSC/EEE120, CSC200, CSC200AA, CSC200AB, CSC205, CSC205++, CSC/EEE220, CSC240, CSC240AA, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 10. Communicate mathematics both orally and in writing using appropriate terminology and notation. (CSC110, CSC110AA, CSC110AB, CSC/EEE120, CSC200, CSC200AA, CSC200AB, CSC205, CSC205++, CSC/EEE220, CSC240, CSC240AA, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [L], [SB]) 11. Collaborate effectively and appropriately in a diverse, multicultural setting to solve problems. (AST111, AST112, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, LANG, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 12. Critique the reasoning of others. (AST111, AST112, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, MAT206, MAT220, MAT221, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
+ CSC110 Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR + CSC110AA Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR + CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (4) 3-4 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 + MAT240 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR + MAT241 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) 4-5			Credits: 12-17

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Courses in the Restricted Electives area may be used to fulfill AGEC requirements simultaneously. Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Credits: 9-11 + CSC205 Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3) OR + CSC205++ Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3-4) 3-4 + MAT276 Modern Differential Equations (4) OR + MAT277 Modern Differential Equations (3) 3-4 Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Statistics) Credits: 6-8 + CSC205 Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3) OR + CSC205++ Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3-4) 3-4 Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Computational Mathematical Sciences Credits: 17-22 + CSC205 Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3) OR + CSC205++ Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3-4) 3-4 + CSC240 Introduction to Different Programming Languages (3) OR + CSC240AA Introduction to Different Programming Languages (4) 3-4 + MAT276 Modern Differential Equations (4) OR + MAT277 Modern Differential Equations (3) 3-4 Lecture/Lab Science Credits: 8-10 Complete a two-semester sequence lecture/lab combination from the options below. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements. Option 1: Astronomy + AST111 Introduction to Solar System Astronomy 4 + AST112 Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology 4 Option 2: Chemistry + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 Option 3: Geology GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 GLG102 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND GLG104 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab (1) OR GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) 4 Option 4: Physics + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 + PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5 Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics Credits: 3-24 + MAT276 Modern Differential Equations (4) OR + MAT277 Modern Differential Equations (3) 3-4 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 5: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics Credits: 14-17 + MAT227 Discrete Mathematical Structures 3 + MAT276 Modern Differential Equations (4) OR + MAT277 Modern Differential Equations (3) 3-4 Natural Sciences Credits: 8-10 Complete eight to ten (8-10) credits of General Biology (Majors), General Chemistry, or University Physics from the options below. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements. Option 1: General Biology + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 Option 2: General Chemistry + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 Option 3: University Physics + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 + PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5 Transfer Plan 6: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics Credits: 6-8 + CSC200 Principles of Computer Science (Java) (3) OR + CSC200AA Principles of Computer Science (Java) (3) OR + CSC200AB Principles of Computer Science (Java) (4) OR + CSC205 Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3) OR + CSC205++ Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3-4) 3-4 + MAT276 Modern Differential Equations (4) OR + MAT277 Modern Differential Equations (3) 3-4 Transfer Plan 7: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Credits: 19-21 + CSC/EEE120 Digital Design Fundamentals 4 + CSC205 Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3) OR + CSC205++ Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3-4) 3-4 + CSC/EEE220 Programming for Computer Engineering 3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics 3 + MAT227 Discrete Mathematical Structures 3 + MAT276 Modern Differential Equations (4) OR + MAT277 Modern Differential Equations (3) 3-4 Transfer Plan 8: University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics (Any Emphasis) Credits: 0-20 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 9: University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Any Emphasis) Credits: 8-10 Mathematics Supporting Laboratory Science Credits: 8-10 Complete two (2) courses from the options below for a total of eight to ten (8-10) credits + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 BIO201++ Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 GLG102 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND GLG104 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab (1) OR GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) 4 + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 + PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5			Credits: 0-24

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 25-40
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 4-5
+ MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) 4-5

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 0-8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8 May be met by courses in the Restricted Electives area.

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 27, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 0
Met by CSC110, CSC110AA, or CSC110AB in the Required Courses area.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: