# Mathematics 2.0 (Associate in Science for Transfer)

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-stem/programs/mathematics-ast

The Mathematics curriculum at Merced College prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with a counselor for information regarding educational planning and for specific requirements in the catalog of the college to which he/ she plans to transfer. Students that complete an Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer from Merced College will be prepared for upper division course work in Mathematics at a California State University.

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer is designed around a core education. Upon completion, students with an Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer will be eligible to transfer with junior standing into an equivalent major within the California State University (CSU) system. Students will be given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college area of emphasis. The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer is to assist students in the seamless transferring to a California State University. Upon completion of the AS-T in Mathematics, students will be able to:

## Program Learning Outcomes

A. Solve mathematical problems involving functions of one or more variables using calculus techniques.

B. Apply appropriate techniques to solve mathematical problems.

C. Relate mathematical models to real-world problems.

D. Use technology to support mathematical problem solving.

**For an Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T), students must complete the following:**

1.  60 semester CSU-transferable units.

2.  the **California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)** pattern.

3.  a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.

4.  obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

5.  earn a grade of C (or P) for each course in the major.

**_Note: Students are not required to complete any additional_** **_local graduation requirements for the AS-T (e.g., PE and Computer and Information Literacy courses)._**

## Program Requirements:

**Program Core: (21 Units)**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MATH-C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 45 |
| or MATH-C2210E | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Embedded Support |  |
| MATH-C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH-04C | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH-06 | Elementary Differential Equations | 335 |
| MATH-08 | Linear Algebra |  |
| or MATH-05 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra |  |
| **List A: Select one of the following:** | |  |
| **Any course from List A not used above.** | | 3-4 |
| ↳ CPSC-06 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I | 3 |
| ↳ CPSC-14 | C++ Programming | 3 |
| ↳ PHYS-04A | Physics I | 4 |
| **Total Units Toward Major** | | **20-23** |

Total Units that may be double counted: (-3-7 Units)

General Education (**Cal-GETC**) Units: (34 Units)

Elective (CSU Transferable) Units: (7-10 Units)

**Total Degree Units: (60 Units)**