Applied Mathematics
Associate of Arts Degree Mathematics · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
Successful completion of this curriculum will develop competence in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, providing an adequate background for employment in many technological and scientific areas as well as providing a firm foundation for students planning advanced study.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Applied Mathematics Program will be able to:
- Apply appropriate mathematical definitions, properties, techniques and/or technology to a variety of problem-solving situations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the interrelatedness of several mathematical concepts.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate mathematical reasoning, both in the context of solving a problem and in the reasonableness of a solution.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 19 | |
| MATH 150 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 245 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 252 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 4 |
| MATH 254 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Choose two courses from the following: | 6-10 | |
| CISC 150 | Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences | 3 |
| MATH 118 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 255 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PHYS 195 | Mechanics | 5 |
| PHYS 196 | Electricity and Magnetism | 5 |
| PHYS 125 | General Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 126 | General Physics II | 5 |