Mathematics, Associate of Science Degree in Science and Mathematics

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The Associate of Science degree program in Science and Mathematics prepares students for transfer into the junior year of a baccalaureate degree program in mathematics or related areas such as statistical or actuarial fields. This program is also recommended for those students interested in pursuing higher studies in physics and allied fields. Graduates have transferred to colleges in New Jersey and across the nation.

Graduates are able to:

understand and use the language and symbols of mathematics
apply the fundamental processes of differentiation and integration to phenomena involving change
utilize the concepts of mathematical modeling
employ logical reasoning in mathematical proof and problem solving
understand the appropriate use of technology for problem-solving in such areas as calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and discrete math
synthesize mathematical concepts, theories and applications so as to solve mathematical problems independently

Curriculum – A.S. Degree

First Semester

ENGL 111 - English I 3 Credits
Mathematics 3-5 Credits ²
Science Sequence 4 Credits ³
Science Elective ¹ or
Foreign Language 3 Credits ⁴

Second Semester

ENGL 112 - English II 3 Credits
Humanities 3 Credits ¹
Mathematics 4 Credits ²
Science Sequence 4 Credits ³
Science Elective ¹ or
Foreign Language 3 Credits ⁴

Third Semester

Mathematics 4 Credits ²
Communication 3 Credits ¹
Computer Programming Elective 3-4 Credits⁵
Social Science 3 Credits ¹
Free Elective 3 Credits

Fourth Semester

Mathematics 4 Credits ²
Mathematics 4 Credits ²
Science Elective ¹or
Computer Programming Elective 3-4 Credits⁵
Humanities 3 Credits ¹
Social Science 3 Credits ¹

Total Credits 63-67

¹ Select a course from the appropriate category of the General Education list.

² Mathematics by official placement. Select five of the following: Precalculus II (MATH 113 ) or Precalculus Honors (MATH 114H ), Calculus I, II & III (MATH 151 , MATH 152 & MATH 251 Required), Differential Equations (MATH 254 ), Discrete Mathematics (MATH 256 ) and Linear Algebra (MATH 256 ).

³ Take one eight (8) credit sequence from either Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Engineering Physics is recommended.

⁴ If foreign language is chosen, a two semester sequence is required. Placement by examination is required for students who wish to continue studying a language previously studied. For more information, see Foreign Language Placement Testing & Degree Requirements in the College Catalog.

⁵ Choose a course from the Computer Science (CISY) Programming Electives list in the College Catalog or choose Introduction to Computing for Engineers & Scientists (ENGR 108 ). Students should check the transferability of ENGR 108 .