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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-103
Mathematics Emphasis
Associate of Science
This is a two-year transferable program leading to an associate
of science with an emphasis in mathematics. This program will
provide students with the necessary background in calculus
and differential equations needed for a bachelor’s degree
in mathematics and will also provide the computer science
needed for a bachelor of science degree at UNR. All courses
recommended will partially satisfy the degree requirements for
any of the bachelor’s degree options offered by the mathematics
department at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Emphasis Outcomes
Students completing the emphasis will:
• Select and apply the appropriate algorithm or methodology to
solve mathematical problems.
• Construct mathematical models of phenomena in the natural
sciences, economics, and engineering and analyze the results
in terms of the phenomena.
• Use deductive reasoning to construct mathematical proofs.
• Apply technology, including calculators and computers to
effectively approximate solutions to mathematical problems.
• Communicate mathematical information formally
through appropriate notation, terminology, and graphical
representation. Students will also be able to communicate
mathematical ideas informally using everyday language.
General Education Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education
description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general
education or major requirements.
Choosing from ANTH 201 or 201, EDU 203, HIST 208, 209,
211, 212, 227 or 247, PSY 276, SOC 205 or 276 will meet this
requirement and also satisfy 3 credits of social science.
English 6 credits
ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114.
Fine Arts 3 credits
See list of courses under the Associate of Science degree
requirements.
Humanities 3 credits
Select a humanities from the department of History (only
HIST 208, 209, 227 or 247), philosophy, English (except 101, 102,
107, 108, 112D, 113, 114, 181 and 297) or foreign languages and
literature at 200-level or above.
Mathematics 6 credits
MATH 181, 182. Additional credits may be used to satisfy
electives.
Science 12 credits
See list of courses under the Associate of Science degree
requirements.
Social Science 6 credits
Choosing from one of the following courses will also meet the
diversity requirements: ANTH 201 or 205, EDU 203, HIST 208,
209, 211, 212, 227 or 247, PSY 276, SOC 205 or 276.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
See list of courses under the Associate of Science degree
requirements.
Total General Education Requirements 39 Credits
Emphasis Requirements
CS 135 Computer Science I. ............................................3
CS 202 Computer Science II. ...........................................3
MATH 182 Calculus II ( 2 credits from General Education). ...2
MATH 283 Calculus III. .........................................................4
MATH 285 Differential Equations. ........................................3
Total Emphasis Requirements 15 Credits
Elective Requirements
Total Elective Requirements 6 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 60 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
Note: to enroll in MATH 181, students must first successfully
complete the MATH 126/127 sequence or place into MATH 181
via the following test scores:
ACT 28 or
SAT 630 or
ACCUPLACER College Level score 90 or higher
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Science Elective 4
Social Science Elective Choose from list 3
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Mathematics MATH 181 Calculus I 4
Total 14
2nd Semester
Fine Arts Elective 3
Science Elective 4
Social
Science/ Diversity Elective Choose from list 3
English ENG 102 Composition II 3
Mathematics MATH 182 Calculus II 4
Total 17
Second Year Course # Title Credits
3rd Semester
Elective 3
Emphasis CS 135 Computer Science I 3
Science Elective 4
Emphasis MATH 283 Calculus III 4
Total 14
4th Semester
Elective 3
Emphasis CS 202 Computer Science II 3
Humanities Elective Choose from list 3
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions Elective 3
Emphasis MATH 285 Differential Equations 3
Total 15
Degree Total 60