Mathematics Emphasis
AA Degree Mathematics · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Natural Sciences Division
Mathematics, Computer Science Department
An emphasis in Mathematics provides the student with an understanding of college level mathematics. In addition to the foundational calculus courses, students may select from computer science programming options.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Choose a minimum of 18 units from the following with at most two CSCI courses: | 18 | |
| CSCI 110 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | |
| CSCI 140 | C++ Language and Object Development | |
| CSCI 145 | Java Language and Object Oriented Programming | |
| MATH 130 | College Algebra | |
| MATH 140 | Calculus for Business | |
| MATH 150 | Trigonometry | |
| MATH 160 | Precalculus Mathematics | |
| MATH 180 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
| MATH 181 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| MATH 260 | Linear Algebra | |
| MATH 280 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | |
| MATH 285 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | |
| MATH 290 | Differential Equations | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Recommended Electives
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 50 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| orCHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| CHEM 51 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| orCHEM 51H | General Chemistry II - Honors | |
| MATH 100 | Survey of College Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 120 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| PHYS 4A | Engineering Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 4B | Engineering Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 4C | Engineering Physics | 5 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| orSTAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors |
Math and Computer Science Website
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in solving an application problem in the math and computer science courses that the student takes.
- Analyze success rates for the math courses that are assigned to the AA Degree.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.