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Science
Description: Mathematics is a field that develops the scientific mind towards
understanding logical and orderly processes. It can lead to a wide variety of
employment opportunities. Students that take this academic path are problem
solvers. Often, they gravitate to teaching or careers in scientific research,
economics, finance, and computer programming. The kinds of employers hiring
mathematicians range from school districts and governmental agencies to all levels
of private and public corporations.
The Associate of Science with an emphasis in mathematics program has a broad
range of mathematical courses that are complemented by internship courses that
students use as a preview for career paths. If students intend to use their interest in
this field for teaching, they should also look at the Educational Assistant Certificate of
Completion program. To teach in the public schools it is necessary to have a degree in
education. Students who have an Associate of Science degree may wish to transfer
into advanced programs of mathematics, or they may continue in General Studies
baccalaureate degree programs which they tailor to their specific interests. Interest in
mathematics should involve a broad search to match personal interest to career
potential. A computer program, Career Information Systems, is available for students
to use at Southwestern.
Program notes
Associate of Science Mathematic Emphasis
Notes:
1. One biological sciences course must be selected from BI101, 201, 234.
2. One natural/applied sciences sequence must be selected from: BI201, 202, 203;
BI231, 232, 233; CHEM241, 242, 243; CS160, 161, 162; ENGR201, 202, 203;
ENGR211, 212, 213; G201, 202, 203; PH201, 202, 203; PH211, 212, 213.
3. Arts and Letters/Social Sciences courses must be selected from each of the
following areas:
Arts and Letters - two courses from ENG104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 201, 202,
203, 204, 205, 206, 253, 254, 255, PHL101 or 102 (not both).
Social Sciences - Processes and Institutions - one course from ANTH103,
ECON201, 202, PS201, 202, PSY201, 202, SOC204, 205.
Social Sciences - Western Culture - one course from HST101, 102, 103, 201,
202, 203.
4. One computer language course must be selected from CS133VB, 160, 161, 162;
ENGR112.
5. Three additional mathematics/science courses must be selected from either the
list provided in Note 2 or the following list: BI234, G146, 207, 220, GS107, 108,
MTH260.
6. One health/fitness course must be selected from HE250, PE231 or three credits
of PE185.
• In some cases, it may be necessary to take more courses than indicated by
the curriculum in order to meet the 91 credit requirement for the degree.
The additional courses needed should then be selected from the lists provided
in Notes 2 or 5.
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