MATHEMATICS

A.S. DEGREE

Description
This program is intended for students planning to transfer to a four year college to major in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Statistics, or a related field.  The course work in this program is generally equivalent to the first two years of a typical four year program in Mathematics.  Successful completion of this program will demonstrate preparation for continued study in Mathematics at the junior or senior level.
Admission to this program requires that the student has completed MTH 175 (Precalculus) with a grade of C or higher, or high school Precalculus with a grade of (B) 83 or higher, or MCC Level 10 Mathematics placement..
Students in this program are encouraged to consult with an advisor in the Mathematics Department.
(Housed in the Mathematics Department)

Program Learning Outcomes
1.Express mathematical ideas in various ways such as symbolically, graphically, numerically, or verbally.
2.Apply and interpret advanced mathematical symbols, procedures or methods with proficiency.
3.Solve problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.
4.Develop mathematical models for application problems.
5.Construct mathematical arguments using theorems or definitions.
6.Formulate mathematical proofs.

Requirements for Program Entrance
MTH 175 with a grade of C or higher, or high school Precalculus with a grade of B (83) or higher, or MCC Level 10 Mathematics placement.


Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER

ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
MTH 210 Calculus I
4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-A) OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - FOREIGN LANGUAGES (SUNY-FL) ELECTIVE
3
SUNY GENERAL ELECTIVE - AMERICAN HISTORY (SUNY-AH) OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SS) ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE*
3-4
First Semester Total:
16-17


SECOND SEMESTER

MTH 211 Calculus II
4
MTH 220 Discrete Mathematics
3
PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy OR
PHL 103 Introduction to Ethics OR
PHL 105 Technology and Values
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - OTHER WORLD CIVILIZATIONS (SUNY-OWC) OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WESTERN CIVILIZATION (SUNY-WC) ELECTIVE
3
OPEN ELECTIVE*
3-4
Second Semester Total:
16-17


THIRD SEMESTER

MTH 212 Calculus III
4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES (SUNY-NS) ELECTIVE**
4
MCC GENERAL EDUCATION - HEALTH AND WELLNESS (MCC-HW) ELECTIVE#
3
OPEN ELECTIVE*
3-4
Third Semester Total:
14-15


FOURTH SEMESTER

MTH 230 Linear Algebra
4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES (SUNY-NS) ELECTIVE**
4
MCC GENERAL EDUCATION - TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY (MCC-TL) ELECTIVE***
3-4
OPEN ELECTIVE* ##
3
Fourth Semester Total:
14-15
TOTAL CREDITS:
60-64
*Students are strongly encouraged to check with the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure selection of appropriate electives. Mathematics majors are encouraged to consider MTH 225 as an elective after MTH 211 has been completed with a grade of C or higher. Students interested in studying Statistics might consider MTH 160 and MTH 161, although these courses may not be applicable towards a Mathematics major at some four year colleges.
**Choose two of the following: BIO 155, 156; CHE 151, 152; GEO 101, 102; PHY 161, 261; GEG 101 with GEG 100; GEG 111 with GEG 110.
***Mathematics majors are encouraged to consider CSC 101 for this elective.
#Could be 2 credits if student can complete the minimum 60 credits for graduation.
##This 3-credit elective may not be necessary if the student has already completed three 4-credit electives and has the minimum 12 credits of electives required for the program.