2020-2021 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog 
    
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Mathematics, AS-T



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The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Mathematics is designed specifically for the student preparing to transfer to a similar major at California State University (CSU) campuses. The study of mathematics improves the student’s critical thinking and problem solving skills. A degree in mathematics opens doors to careers in many fields including engineering, medicine, actuarial science, research, computer science and education. Coursework includes a minimum of three semesters of calculus and additional courses in college-level mathematics and/or closely related fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate appropriate proficiency with the language of mathematics both through their use of vocabulary and notation and through their ability to understand mathematics written and/or spoken by others.
  2. Demonstrate the necessary foundation in integral and differential calculus to transfer to a four-year institution and achieve a degree in a STEM-related field.
  3. Analyze a situation, choose mathematical constructs best suited to model the situation, and propose an appropriate solution or conclusion.

Major Requirements - Core


Complete 13 units

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives


Area A


Complete 4 units selected from:

General Education


Complete one of the following general education patterns:

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Minimum Major Units Required: 21


Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60


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