Code: AS.NSM.MATH

The Mathematics option prepares students to transfer into the junior year of a baccalaureate program in mathematics or a related area such as statistics or actuarial science. It includes the required courses of Calculus I, II, and III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra, as well as elective courses in Discrete Mathematics, Statistical Methods, and Computer Science.

Traditional mathematics occupations include teaching positions at all levels, research positions, or positions in industry in areas such as applied mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, operations research, econometrics, or market research.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of functions and relations, function notation and how functions are used to represent real-world applications.
2. Work with formulas, including formula evaluation and solving a formula for any of the variables.
3. Construct labeled graphs of functions to accurately convey information.
4. Solve equations involving algebraic functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and derivatives of functions.
5. Apply various mathematical techniques to obtain approximate solutions to problems for which an exact solution is not possible or easily obtained.
6. Apply the techniques of both differential calculus and integral calculus to problems involving functions of both one and several variables.
7. Construct a mathematical model of a real-world problem
8. Apply mathematics to the solution of problems from other disciplines.
9. Communicate effectively using mathematics by employing proofs to validate properties and arguments involving various theorems and properties in mathematics.
10. Derive other mathematical properties from a given set of mathematical properties or axioms.