Mathematics is one of the oldest sciences. Mathematicians usually work in two general areas of mathematics, theoretical or applied mathematics. Mathematicians expand mathematical knowledge, by discovering mathematical principles or expanding on known mathematical theory. Mathematicians develop models indirectly or directly to solve problems in other fields such as business, chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, statistics, computer science, and other sciences.
An AS-T degree in mathematics includes a general study of calculus, with additional study in linear algebra, differential equations, or computer science. The degree will prepare students to successfully complete additional study in mathematics at CSU.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn this Mathematics AS-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- completion of the following major requirements with grades of C (or "P");
- completion of a minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0; and
- certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth (CSUGE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU, which requires a minimum of 37-39 units.
It is highly recommended that students complete courses that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement as part of CSUGE or IGETC before transferring to a CSU.
Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution and major in Mathematics should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| MATH 250 | Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 251 | Single Variable Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| Select 8 units from List A and B with at least 4 units from List A. | ||
| List A - One to two courses from the following: | ||
| MATH 265 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 266 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 |
| List B - One course from the following: | ||
| CS 190 | Programming in C++ | 4 |
| PHYSIC 202 | Physics I | 4 |
| MATH 108 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| or MATH 108H | Introduction to Probability and Statistics - Honors | |
| or ECON 208 | Business and Economic Statistics | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Total | 21 | |
| Total Units That May Be Double Counted | 3 | |
| General Education (CSU-GE or IGETC) Units | 37-39 | |
| Elective (CSU Transferable) Units | 3-5 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
See Section on Degree, Certificate, and Transfer Information for additional information on the Associate Degrees for Transfer.
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) students must complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply mathematical rules to manipulate mathematical expressions.
- Differentiate between theoretical and applied mathematical concepts.
- Integrate mathematical concepts and principles to other science disciplines.
- Model a real world problem using a mathematical model.