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Mathematics

Associate of Science


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Mathematics
Learn about the job market, average salary, and necessary level of training you can expect to encounter in the workforce after completing this program based on data from the PA Department of Labor.

Transfer Major

Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Department
Founders 110 • Phone (215) 968-8305
Curriculum Code No. 1006

This major prepares students for upper division course work leading to a bachelor's degree in mathematics or a mathematics-related area. Upon completion of the appropriate bachelor's degree, graduates are qualified for entry-level positions in actuarial science, statistics, applied mathematics, operations research, economic forecasting, teaching, and graduate study.

Graduates of this program are able to

  • accurately interpret and translate pictorial and descriptive information into mathematical statements;
  • solve problems quantitatively and communicate results clearly;
  • demonstrate understanding of functions, limits, differentiation and integration, as appropriate;
  • demonstrate computational skills in areas of applied mathematics; and
  • utilize systems software to implement problem solutions on a computer system.

Although students completing this degree typically transfer to a 4-year institution with the intention of completing a Bachelor's program, they may be employed as teaching assistants or science technicians.

Degree Course Requirements*

Course Credits
CISC115
Computer Science I D,9
4
CHEM121
Chemistry I A,D,6,7
OR 4
PHYS121
Physics I D,7
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMP110
English Composition I A,D,2,10
3
COMP111
English Composition II D,2,4,10
3
COMM110
Effective Speaking D,4,5
3
MATH121
Discrete Mathematics D
3
MATH140
Calculus I A,D,6
4
MATH141
Calculus II D
4
MATH242
Calculus III D
4
MATH260
Linear Algebra D
3
Arts/Humanities E,1 3
Electives C 13
Mathematics Electives B 6
Social Sciences F,3,8 3
Total Credit Hours 61

Recommended Semester Sequence

The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester and who are not enrolled in developmental courses. All other students will need more time to complete major requirements. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.

First Semester

Course Credits
CISC115
Computer Science I D,9
4
COLL101
College Success Seminar
1
COMM110
Effective Speaking D,4,5
3
COMP110
English Composition I A,D,2,10
3
MATH140
Calculus I A,D,6
4
Total Credit Hours 15

Second Semester

Course Credits
COMP111
English Composition II D,24,10
3
MATH141
Calculus II D
4
CHEM121
Chemistry I A,D,6,7
OR 4
PHYS121
Physics I D,7
Social Sciences F,3,8 3
Mathematics Elective B 3
Total Credit Hours 17

Third Semester

Course Credits
MATH242
Calculus III D
4
MATH121
Discrete Mathematics D
3
Arts/Humanities E,1 3
Electives C 4
Total Credit Hours 14

Fourth Semester

Course Credits
MATH260
Linear Algebra D
3
Mathematics Elective B 3
Electives C 9
Total Credit Hours 15

A Placement testing required.
B Any of the following may be chosen: MATH101, MATH115, MATH125, MATH215, MATH250.
C Pre-college level courses do not meet this requirement.
DCourse requires prerequisite.
E Any of the following may be chosen:LITR254, LITR255, LITR261, MUSC101, PHIL125, FREN110, SPAN110, SPAN111, GRMN110, JPNS101, JPNS102.
F Any of the following may be chosen: PSYC110, SOCI110, POLI111, ECON111.

1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Diversity.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.

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