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2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Degree Map: Mathematics A.S.


If you are a full-time student and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

First Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications  
Meets General Education recommended elective and is a prerequisite for CSYS 1203.  To receive an associate degree from TCC, students must demonstrate computer proficiency by taking this course, proficiency testing, or petition.
3
ENGL 1113 - Composition I   3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era  or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present   3
MATH 1715 - Precalculus I and II (A)  or MATH 2114 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (A)  
MATH placement depends on prerequisite course work, ACT test score, or placement test score.  If MATH 1715 is taken, it will count toward five (5) credit hours of the eleven (11) hours of recommended electives for this degree.
4 or 5
Total Credit Hours 13-14

Milestones

  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Download MS Office from MyTCC.
  • Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
  • Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CSYS 1203 - Introduction to Computer Programming 
Counts toward three (3) hours of the eleven (11) hours of recommended electives for this degree.
3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II   3
MATH 2114 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (A)  or MATH 2124 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (A)   4
MATH 2193 - Elementary Statistics  
Counts toward three (3) hours of the eleven (11) hours of recommended electives for this degree.
3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government   3
Total Credit Hours 16

Milestones

  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
Humanities General Education Elective - 2 courses.  See the General Education Requirements  for course list. 6
MATH 2124 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (A)  or MATH 2134 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III   4
General Education Science (without lab).    See the General Education Requirements  for course list and select a course that will transfer to the college or university you plan to attend. 3
General Education Required Elective. Select one three-hour course from one of the following: Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre). 3
Total Credit Hours 16

Milestone

  • Consult with an academic advisor to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if CSCI 1203 not taken.
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking   3
MATH 2134 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III  (if not taken previous semester) 4 (if needed)
MATH 2613 - Elementary Differential Equations   3
General Education Science (with lab).  See the General Education Requirements  for course list and select a course that will transfer to the college or university you plan to attend. 4-5
Recommended Electives 0-5
Total Credit Hours 14-15

Milestone

  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.

Transfer Information

This degree may transfer to several universities and multiple programs within those universities. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.