Associate of Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T)
Merritt College
Key Information
Campus location
Oakland, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 7,120 / per semester *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Introduction
The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer Degree (AS-T) is designed for students planning to transfer into a mathematics major. Successful completion of the program with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 affords students specific guarantees for transfer to the CSU system such as admission to a CSU with junior status, priority admission to a CSU campus with a similar major, and to a program or major in mathematics or similar major. Students interested in the AS-T for a transfer degree in mathematics should consult with the departmental faculty chair. The AS-T degree will be awarded upon completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Science Degree listed in the Degrees, Programs & Transfer Requirements section of this Catalog. Complete the Degree Major Requirements and/or courses from Groups A and B below to complete preparation for the major. Also, complete 37-39 General Education units from either the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSU-GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) and electives to total 60 units for the degree.
As required by Senate Bill (SB) 1440 (Padilla) and California Education Code (CEC) section 66746(a), the AS-T requires:
Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- A. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.
- B. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Express mathematical concepts and techniques clearly and concisely using symbolic and ordinary language.
- Use quantitative reasoning to solve a variety of mathematical problems in the workplace and in the home.
- Demonstrate mastery of the various mathematical concepts and techniques needed to succeed in subsequent courses of increasing complexity.
Curriculum
Program Requirements
Major Core Courses
- Calculus I 5
- Calculus II 5
- Calculus III 5
Major Elective Courses
Group A: Select one to two courses for 3-6 units from Group A (if both MATH 3E and MATH 3F are selected, then Group B is optional):
- Linear Algebra 3
- Differential Equations 3
Group B: Select one course for 4-5 units from Group B if both MATH 3E and MATH F are not selected in Group A:
- Statistics 4
- General Physics with Calculus 5
Total Units for the Major 21-23
Total Degree Units (maximum) 60
Career Opportunities
Careers in mathematics include scientists, researchers, programmers, and other specialists in information systems, mathematics teachers, actuaries, and insurance specialists, and people who can combine mathematical knowledge with a scientific, technological, or business background.