Mathematics (AS-T)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/mathematics/
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER
By successfully completing the courses for an Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer degree at Cerritos College, students will gain a practical and theoretical understanding for future studies involving mathematics. The role of mathematics is vital and growing, providing methods for finding solutions to problems in a wide range of sciences: social, biological, physical, behavioral, and managerial. More generally, mathematics is necessary for understanding and expressing ideas in science, engineering, and human affairs.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students utilize mathematical and problem solving techniques to solve real world applications.
- Student distinguish between differentiation and integration techniques.
- Students employ mathematical symbols, notation and syntax appropriately.
- Students explain definitions and theorems and apply them appropriately in formulating proofs.
- Students use appropriate technology to foster mathematical thinking and understanding.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| MATH 170 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4.0 |
| MATH 190 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4.0 |
| MATH 225 | Calculus III | 5.0 |
| List A: Select one (5 Units)) | ||
| MATH 250 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 5.0 |
| List B: Select One (3.5-4.5 Units) | 3.5-4.5 | |
| Engineering Physics (4) | ||
| Programming in C/C++ (3.5) | ||
| Elementary Statistics (4-4.5) | ||
or MATH 112S | Enhanced Elementary Statistics | |
| Total Units | 21.5-22.5 | |
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
- Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
- Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.