Mathematics - Associate of Science (Major Code - MAT)

The Mathematics Associate of Science degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in mathematics, computer science, or natural sciences. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-S) 35-39 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 220Calculus I**

5

or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

PHY 230Physics with Calculus I**

4

AND

PHY 231Physics with Calculus II**

4

Arts 3 credits

Humanities 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits

Additional Mathematics and/or Laboratory Sciences 6-8 credits

Based on your major and after consulting with an advisor, select PHY 111 and/or additional laboratory science course(s). See http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/agec for a complete list.

Six credits of arts, humanities, or social and behavioral sciences must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

CORE CURRICULUM 21 CREDITS

CIS 130Programming Logic*

3

 

CIS 204C Programming*

4

OR

CIS 208Java Programming

4

 

MAT 227Discrete Mathematics*

3

MAT 231Calculus II*

4

MAT 241Calculus III*

4

 

MAT 252Introduction to Linear Algebra

3

OR

MAT 262Differential Equations*

3

CIS 204, CIS 208: After consulting with an advisor in the computer science department, select CIS 204 or CIS 208.

MAT 252, MAT 262: After consulting with an advisor in the mathematics department, select MAT 252 or MAT 262.

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS