Mathematics
Associate in Science
Overview
The Associate in Science with a concentration in Mathematics is a versatile degree that provides an excellent foundation to pursue further education or to begin your career in areas such as statistics, actuarial science, engineering, and mathematics education.
The Mathematics pathway provides the foundational knowledge students need to pursue a baccalaureate degree in mathematics or statistics. In addition to building mathematical aptitude, this pathway is designed to develop skills in quantitative reasoning, logical problem-solving, and critical thinking. The Mathematics pathway is a great first step for anyone interested in learning how to use mathematical principles to analyze data and solve problems.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours) |
COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | 1 | |
| MAT-112 |
Precalculus Precalculus ID: MAT-112 Credit Hours: 5 This course includes the following topics: algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs; analytic trigonometry; analytic geometry; and applications of trigonometry. |
• | • | • | 5 | ||
| ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate reading and multimedia selections, with frequent assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of the basic techniques of research is also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| MUS-105 |
Music Appreciation Music Appreciation ID: MUS-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the study of music with focus on the elements of music and their relationships, the musical characteristics of representative works and composers, common musical forms and genres of various western and non-western historical style periods, and appropriate listening experiences. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 2 (16 Credit Hours) |
MAT-140 |
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I Analytical Geometry and Calculus I ID: MAT-140 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: derivatives and integrals of polynomials; rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric,and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | 4 | ||
| ENG-102 |
English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, critical reading, and research. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| SOC-101 |
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology ID: SOC-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics ID: MAT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to probability and statistics. Topics include organization of data, calculating probabilities, counting principles, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence, intervals, hypothesis tests, linear regression, and correlation. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| SPC-205 |
Public Speaking Public Speaking ID: SPC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 3 (14 Credit Hours) |
MAT-141 |
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II Analytical Geometry and Calculus II ID: MAT-141 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: continuation of calculus of one variable, including analytic geometry, techniques of integration, volumes by integration, and other applications; infinite series, including Taylor series and improper integrals.(Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | 4 | ||
| CHM-110 |
College Chemistry I College Chemistry I ID: CHM-110 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first course in a sequence that includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. |
• | • | 4 | |||
| PSC-201 |
American Government American Government ID: PSC-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of American federal governmental institutions with a focus on the Constitution and key founding documents; the functions of executive, legislative and judicial branches; civil liberties and rights; and the role and influence of the electorate, interest groups, and the media. The impact of current events on the national government and institutions is emphasized. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| HIS-102 |
Western Civilization Post 1689 Western Civilization Post 1689 ID: HIS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 (15 Credit Hours) |
MAT-240 |
Analytical Geometry and Calculus III Analytical Geometry and Calculus III ID: MAT-240 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: multivariable calculus, including vectors; partial derivatives and their applications to maximum and minimum problems with and without constraints; line integrals; multiple integrals in rectangular and other coordinates; and stokes' and green's theorems. |
• | • | 4 | ||
| EGR-209 |
Statistics for Engineers Statistics for Engineers ID: EGR-209 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers basic probability and statistics with applications and examples in engineering. Topics include elementary probability, random variables and their distributions, random processes, statistical inference, linear regression, correlation, and basic design of experiments. *Note: This course was developed as a transfer course for use at MTC due to an agreement with the UofSC.* |
• | • | 3 | |||
| CHM-111 |
College Chemistry II College Chemistry II ID: CHM-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics,and electrochemistry. |
• | • | 4 | |||
| EGR-281 |
Introduction to Algrithmic Design I Introduction to Algrithmic Design I ID: EGR-281 Credit Hours: 4 This course integrates a presentation of concepts of object-oriented programming, including program structures, objects, code, and programming styles. |
• | • | 4 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,240.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | 1 | |
| MAT-112 |
Precalculus Precalculus ID: MAT-112 Credit Hours: 5 This course includes the following topics: algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs; analytic trigonometry; analytic geometry; and applications of trigonometry. |
• | • | • | 5 | ||
| ENG-101 |
English Comp I English Comp I ID: ENG-101 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate reading and multimedia selections, with frequent assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of the basic techniques of research is also presented. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (9 Credit Hours) |
HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present American History: 1877 to Present ID: HIS-202 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of u.s. history from 1877 to the present. This course includes political, social, economic, and intellectual developments during this period. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| MUS-105 |
Music Appreciation Music Appreciation ID: MUS-105 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to the study of music with focus on the elements of music and their relationships, the musical characteristics of representative works and composers, common musical forms and genres of various western and non-western historical style periods, and appropriate listening experiences. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics Probability and Statistics ID: MAT-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to probability and statistics. Topics include organization of data, calculating probabilities, counting principles, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence, intervals, hypothesis tests, linear regression, and correlation. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 (7 Credit Hours) |
MAT-140 |
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I Analytical Geometry and Calculus I ID: MAT-140 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: derivatives and integrals of polynomials; rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric,and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | 4 | ||
| ENG-102 |
English Comp II English Comp II ID: ENG-102 Credit Hours: 3 This is a (college transfer) course in which the following topics are presented: development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, critical reading, and research. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 4 (7 Credit Hours) |
MAT-141 |
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II Analytical Geometry and Calculus II ID: MAT-141 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: continuation of calculus of one variable, including analytic geometry, techniques of integration, volumes by integration, and other applications; infinite series, including Taylor series and improper integrals.(Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | 4 | ||
| SOC-101 |
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology ID: SOC-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 5 (8 Credit Hours) |
MAT-240 |
Analytical Geometry and Calculus III Analytical Geometry and Calculus III ID: MAT-240 Credit Hours: 4 This course includes the following topics: multivariable calculus, including vectors; partial derivatives and their applications to maximum and minimum problems with and without constraints; line integrals; multiple integrals in rectangular and other coordinates; and stokes' and green's theorems. |
• | • | 4 | ||
| CHM-110 |
College Chemistry I College Chemistry I ID: CHM-110 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first course in a sequence that includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. |
• | • | 4 | |||
| Semester 6 (7 Credit Hours) |
PSC-205 |
Politics and Government Politics and Government ID: PSC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the concepts and problems involved in man's relationships with governments and political change. This course emphasizes comparative institutions of government, analysis of political behavior, and political ideology. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| CHM-111 |
College Chemistry II College Chemistry II ID: CHM-111 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics,and electrochemistry. |
• | • | 4 | |||
| Semester 7 (6 Credit Hours) |
SPC-205 |
Public Speaking Public Speaking ID: SPC-205 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills. Students entering this course must be able to communicate clearly with American speakers of English. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| EGR-209 |
Statistics for Engineers Statistics for Engineers ID: EGR-209 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers basic probability and statistics with applications and examples in engineering. Topics include elementary probability, random variables and their distributions, random processes, statistical inference, linear regression, correlation, and basic design of experiments. *Note: This course was developed as a transfer course for use at MTC due to an agreement with the UofSC.* |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 (7 Credit Hours) |
HIS-102 |
Western Civilization Post 1689 Western Civilization Post 1689 ID: HIS-102 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of western civilization from 1689 to the present, including major political, social, economic, and intellectual factors which shape the modern western world. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| EGR-281 |
Introduction to Algrithmic Design I Introduction to Algrithmic Design I ID: EGR-281 Credit Hours: 4 This course integrates a presentation of concepts of object-oriented programming, including program structures, objects, code, and programming styles. |
• | • | 4 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,240.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Earn a bachelor’s degree
Increase your career options and earning power by continuing your education at a four-year college. Much of the coursework from your associate degree from MTC can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree at another college or university.
Earn a master’s degree
Increase your knowledge base to fit specific career ambitions. A master’s degree program allows you to focus on a specific area of specialization in areas such as actuarial science, secondary math education, and civil engineering