# Mathematics (A.S.-T)

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Mathematics

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The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer Degree (AS-T) is designed for students planning to transfer into the mathematics major. Successful completion of the program with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 affords students specific guarantees for transfer to the CSU system such as admission to a CSU with junior status, priority admission to their local CSU campus and to a program or major in mathematics or similar major. Students interested in the AS-T for transfer degree in mathematics should consult with the departmental faculty chair. The AS-T degree will be awarded upon completion of the major course requirements listed below and the CSU General Education breadth or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements for the Associate in Science Degree listed in the Degrees, Programs & Transfer Requirements section of this Catalog.

Students are required to:

• Complete 60 semester CSU-transferable units.

• Complete the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

• Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in the major

• Obtain of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

• Earn a grade of C or higher in all courses required for the major. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Career Opportunities

In the modern world, there are many fields that need specialists in mathematics. Careers in mathematics include scientists, researchers, space technicians, mathematics teachers, actuaries and insurance specialists, and people who can combine mathematical knowledge with a scientific, computer, or business background.

Learning Outcome(s)

1.  Use quantitative reasoning to solve everyday mathematical problems in the workplace and in the home.
2.  Read, write, and critique technical writings and analytical arguments.
3.  Convey and interpret information through visual representations.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core** | | 0 |
| MATH 3A | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 3B | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 3C | Calculus III | 5 |
| **Select 6 units minimum from the LISTS below with at least 3 units from LIST A** | | 0 |
| **List A** | | 0 |
| MATH 3E | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 3F | Differential Equations | 3 |
| **List B** | | 0 |
| MATH 11 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| or PHYS 4A | General Physics with Calculus | 5 |
| or MATH 012 | Symbolic Logic | 4 |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| **Total units required for major** | | 21-23 |
| **General Education (Cal-GETC) and Elective Units** | | 37-39 |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |