Mathematics - AS
A.S. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 18.0 - 20.0 credits
The role of mathematics is vital and growing, providing solutions to problems in a wide range of sciences: social, biological, physical, behavioral, and management. As a tool, mathematics is necessary for understanding and expressing ideas in science, engineering and human affairs. Additionally, Mathematics is integrally related to computer science and statistics, which have proven invaluable to advancing research and modern industrial technology. The Mathematics curriculum academically prepares the student to transfer to a four-year university to complete a Baccalaureate degree in mathematics or a related discipline.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics-AS | 18-20 | |
| IMPORTANT: To obtain the Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0: | ||
| • The College of the Siskiyous General Education Pattern (COSGE) requirements. | ||
| • Any needed electives to reach a total of 60 COS degree-applicable units. | ||
| • All major courses and any courses noted on the COSGE check sheet must be completed with a C or better. | ||
| • As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English C1000 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| Required Core: Complete all of the following | 12 | |
| MATH 1400 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 1500 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 2400 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 4 |
| Complete an additional 2 classes from the following | 6-8 | |
| CSCI 1007 | Programming I | 3 |
| PHYS 1105 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2105 | Calculus-Based Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 1010 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 1100 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 1200 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2500 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 2600 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
Recommended Sequence
Mathematics-AS
Term 1 (4 units)
- MATH1400 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)
Term 2 (4 units)
- MATH1500 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)
Term 3 (4 units)
- MATH2400 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (4)
Term 4 (6 units)
- MATH2500 - Ordinary Differential Equations (3)
- MATH2600 - Introduction to Linear Algebra (3)