Montgomery College 2019-2020 Catalog 
    
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Montgomery College 2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics Area of Concentration, Science AS: 412B


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: 412B

The mathematics area of concentration is a transfer program that provides the first two years of courses necessary for a four-year baccalaureate degree in mathematics.

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester


Second Semester


  • 4 semester hours
  • Program electives 4 semester hours
  • English foundation 3 semester hours  (ENGF)
  • Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Note: Apply for the College’s graduation after registering for fourth semester courses.

Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or program elective.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

Students are strongly encouraged to take two consecutive lab sciences courses.

Students should choose electives carefully based on the requirements of their intended transfer institution. Students are encouraged to take a two-semester sequence of courses that fulfills their transfer goals. Program electives include: ACCT 221 , ACCT 222 , BIOL 150 , BIOL 151 , BIOL 210 , CHEM 131 , CHEM 132 , CHEM 203 , CHEM 204 CMSC 140 , CMSC 203 , CMSC 207 /MATH 207 , COMM 108 , ECON 201 , ECON 202 , ENEE 140 , ENES 102 , ENES 206 /MATH 206  ENES 220 , ENES 221 , ENES 240 , MATH 165 , PHYS 161 , PHYS 233 , PHYS 234 , PHYS 262 , or PHYS 263 . Students must take at least one 200 level program elective.

 

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


Distribution Courses


  • Arts distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)
  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)**
  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)**
  • Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
  • Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
  • Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

General Education Elective


Program Requirements


Area of Concentration Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or program elective.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

Students are strongly encouraged to take two consecutive lab sciences courses.

Students should choose electives carefully based on the requirements of their intended transfer institution. Students are encouraged to take a two-semester sequence of courses that fulfills their transfer goals. Program electives include: ACCT 221 , ACCT 222 , BIOL 150 , BIOL 151 , BIOL 210 , CHEM 131 , CHEM 132 , CHEM 203 , CHEM 204 CMSC 140 , CMSC 203 , CMSC 207 /MATH 207 , COMM 108 , ECON 201 , ECON 202 , ENEE 140 , ENES 102 , ENES 206 /MATH 206  ENES 220 , ENES 221 , ENES 240 , MATH 165 , PHYS 161 , PHYS 233 , PHYS 234 , PHYS 262 , or PHYS 263 . Students must take at least one 200 level program elective.

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Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Effectively communicate the concepts of single and multivariable calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra using appropriate mathematical language.
  • Apply mathematical approaches from single and/or multivariable calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra to analyze and solve problems in mathematics and other disciplines.
  • Appropriately use current mathematical software, such as Matlab or MAPLE, for tasks in multivariable calculus, differential equations, and/or linear algebra.

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