Mathematics
Associate in Science Mathematics · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Science in Mathematics degree is designed for students who are interested in transferring to a college or university to major in mathematics, engineering, the physical or life sciences, business, liberal studies, and a host of other majors. The AS in Mathematics requires the core freshman and sophomore mathematics courses for a baccalaureate degree in mathematics plus an additional mathematics or statistics course for breadth. Students who intend to transfer to a CSU and major in Math are encouraged to pursue the AS-T.
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Solve equations and inequalities.
- Perform operations on mathematical objects (e.g. numbers, expressions, functions, matrices).
- Graph equations, functions, inequalities.
- Solve applied problems using mathematical or statistical methods.
- Prove identities and theorems.
- Apply definitions, notation and properties of mathematical concepts.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH-1A | Single Variable Calculus I - Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH-1B | Single Variable Calculus II - Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH-1C | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH-3 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Complete one course from the following: | ||
| MATH-25 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| orSTAT-1 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 4 |
| orMATH-10 | Liberal Arts Mathematics | 3 |
| orMATH-51 | Plane Geometry | 3 |
| orMATH-55 | History of Algebra | 3 |
| Total units required for degree major | 18-19 | |
Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.