Raritan Valley Community College
Mathematics Department Degree Program

Mathematics


Associate of Science Degree in Science and Mathematics

Program Description

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 proofs and problem solving

  • understand the use of the computer for problem solving using numerical techniques in such areas as calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics

  • synthesize mathematical concepts, theories, and applications so as to solve mathematical problems independently

Required Courses

1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
Course
English I
Mathematics*
Science**
One from the following:
Science Elective
Foreign Language***
Dynamics of Fitness and Wellness

 Credits
3
4-5
3-4
3-4


1
 Course
English II
Humanities
Mathematics*
Science**
One from the following:
Science Elective
Foreign Language***
 Credits
3
3
4
3-4
3-4
3RD SEMESTER 4TH SEMESTER
Course
Mathematics*
Science**
Computer Language**
Social Science Elective
Free Elective****

Credits
4
3-4
3
3
3

 Course
Mathematics*
Mathematics*
Science**
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective
Credits
3-4
4
3-4
3
3
3
TOTAL CREDITS 62-70

*Select five (5) of the following seven (7) courses: Foundations of Calculus, or Precalculus II, Unified Calculus I, II, III (required), Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics.

**Take one eight (8) credit sequence in Physics, Chemistry or Biology, Engineering Physics is recommended. See Science and Computer Language Elective Sheets for Mathematics majors.

***Students continuing a a foreign language previously studied must take a foreign language placement test. A student who elects to take a foreign language must completed a two-semester sequence in the same language.

****Statistics I recommended.

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