Mathematics
This program parallels the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program in mathematics. The mathematics major prepares students, upon graduation, to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue professional careers requiring quantitative reasoning and analytical thinking. Traditional mathematics occupations consist of teaching positions in schools and colleges or research positions in universities or industry. Other related mathematics fields include statistics, survey and market research, operations research, computer systems design and programming, economics and finances, and robotics and aerodynamics. Careers in applied mathematics usually focus on developing mathematical models for technical and scientific data, whether in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering or medicine.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in my major?
Students must demonstrate proficiency in elementary (MAT 013 or MAT 013A/013B) and intermediate (MAT 014 or MAT 014A/014B) algebra, as well as precalculus (MAT 129 or MAT 129A/129B). In addition, they must successfully complete all courses required by the College placement tests, and fulfill the science course prerequisites. The science courses of biology and chemistry require a high school laboratory course with a minimum grade of C or the equivalent developmental science courses (BIO 010, CHM 010).
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the degree in two years. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
Questions?
Contact Dr. Maria DeLucia, Mathematics Department Chair, at (732) 906-2585.
MATHEMATICSScience Transfer
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree - MAT.AS Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequistes and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details. |
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| Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | Semester I | | | | | BIO 123 | GENERAL BIOLOGY I | 4 | One year of high school laboratory biology or BIO 010 and one year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010. Also appropriate score on the College’s Placement Test or MAT 013 | | or | | | | CHM 123 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 | MAT 014, MAT 014A/014Bor appropriate score on the College’s Placement Test and One year of high school chemistry | | ENG 121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009 | | MAT 131 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY & CALCULUS I
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MAT 131A to be followed by MAT 131B | 4 | Appropriate score on the College’s Placement Test and/or satisfactory score on the Diagnostic Examination, “C” or better in MAT 129 or MAT 129A/129B, or departmental approval. | | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (GE SS) | 3 | | | PHYSICAL/HEALTH ED ELECTIVE | 1-3 | | | Semester II | | | | BIO 124 | GENERAL BIOLOGYII | 4 | BIO 123 | | or | | | | CHM 124 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 | CHM 123 | | ENG 122 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 | A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011 | | or | | | | ENG 125 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 | A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011 | | MAT 132 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY & CALCULUS II | 4 | MAT 131, MAT 131A/131B or equivalent | | COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 3-4 | Choose CSC 109 or higher | | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (GE SS) | 3 | | | Semester III | | | | | MAT 233 | ANALYTIC GEOMETRY & CALCULUS III | 4 | MAT 132 or equivalent | | MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE | 4 | Choose from MAT 206, 210, 257, 285 | | PHY 121 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4 | MAT 129 You may subsitute PHY 131-132 for PHY 121-122 | | GENERAL ELECTIVE | 3 | Except SSD 101 | | GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES ELECTIVE (GE HUM) | 3 | | | Semester IV | | | | | MAT 234 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 4 | MAT 233 or approval of Department Chairperson of Mathematics | | MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE | 4 | Choosefrom MAT 206, 210, 257, 285 | | PHY 122 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4 | PHY 121 You may subsitute PHY 131-132 for PHY 121-122 | | GENERAL EDUCATION HUMANITIES ELECTIVE (GE HUM) | 3 | | | Total Credits: | 65-68 | |
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