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

Mathematics AS


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Program Description

This degree is designed for the student interested in an academic field that reflects the real world through numeric patterns, geometric forms, and analytical processes. A degree in mathematics provides students with tools for lifelong learning in a wide variety of other careers. The mathematics graduate will be prepared to be involved in fields that blend quantitative skills with applied areas such as chemistry, engineering, and physics.

For More Information Contact: School of Science and Mathematics
Metro Campus: (918) 595-7334 ♦ Northeast Campus: (918) 595-7542
Southeast Campus: (918) 595-7742 ♦ West Campus: (918) 595-8193


Program Learning Outcomes

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

  • Differentiate functions using the basic rules including the chain rule.
  • Anti-differentiate and integrate functions using the basic rules.
  • Interpret derivatives geometrically and as a rate of change.
  • Interpret integrals geometrically and in applications.
  • Analyze functions and relations from college algebra and trigonometry using their domains, ranges and graphs.
  • Solve various types of differential equations.
  • Solve problems using critical thinking in all mathematics courses.

Careers

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Student Organizations

You are encouraged to join the Sci-π Club at West Campus where you will have opportunities to interact with other students interested in science and math.  For more information, speak with your mathematics professor or stop by the Student Life office on campus.


Degree Requirements

View a semester-by-semester course plan of study and information on transferring this degree to other colleges and universities on the Mathematics Degree Map.  

General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 34


Mathematics General Education requirement met through Specialized Courses.

Humanities 6 hours


Science 7 hours


General Education Recommended Electives 3 hours


Required Electives 3 hours


  • Select three (3) credit hours from courses in Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre), Foreign Language, Psychology, or Social Sciences.

Specialized Course Requirements Credit Hours: 26


Total Credit Hours: 60


To receive an A.A. or A.S. degree, students must demonstrate computer proficiency.
Physical Education activity courses do not count toward the graduation requirements for this degree.

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