Mathematics (Area of Study)
Advances in science, technology, social science, business, industry, and government are dependent upon precise analysis and the extraction of information from large quantities of data. Environmental problems, for example, require careful analysis by persons with skills in mathematics, computer science, biology, geology, physics, and business.
The mathematics program at Clark College prepares students for successful study at four-year colleges and universities. At the university level, the student may prepare for a career in industry, government, or teaching. Students who intend to enter the job market before graduate school should have exposure to the natural, social, and applied sciences.
A variety of resources are available which help students with differing learning styles understand mathematical concepts. At Clark, computers, graphing calculators and other technology are integrated into classroom teaching.
The math department maintains a Web page that provides information about faculty members, course descriptions and online general advising for selecting a math course. Advice to help students succeed in math courses, along with instructional materials for some math classes, can be found on the website.
The math department staffs several help facilities to assist students on a drop-in basis. Assistance is provided by faculty and trained helpers.
Students who need to brush up on basic math skills will find classes in both the math and developmental education departments that prepare them for success before tackling college-level coursework.
The mathematics program at Clark College prepares students for successful study at four-year colleges and universities. At the university level, the student may prepare for a career in industry, government, or teaching. Students who intend to enter the job market before graduate school should have exposure to the natural, social, and applied sciences.
A variety of resources are available which help students with differing learning styles understand mathematical concepts. At Clark, computers, graphing calculators and other technology are integrated into classroom teaching.
The math department maintains a Web page that provides information about faculty members, course descriptions and online general advising for selecting a math course. Advice to help students succeed in math courses, along with instructional materials for some math classes, can be found on the website.
The math department staffs several help facilities to assist students on a drop-in basis. Assistance is provided by faculty and trained helpers.
Students who need to brush up on basic math skills will find classes in both the math and developmental education departments that prepare them for success before tackling college-level coursework.
General - Mathematics (suggested) (AA)
This is a suggested program for the first two years of major study in Mathematics. Lower-division course requirements will vary depending on the transfer institution. Contact an advisor at the transfer institution to determine required coursework as early as possible.
General Education Requirements
Communication Skills (10 credits required)
ENGL&101
5 cr.
ENGL&102
5 cr.
or ENGL 109
5 cr.
Quantitative Skills (5 credits required)
MATH&151
5 cr.
Health & Physical Education (3 credits required)
HPE 258
3 cr.
or HPE 266
3 cr.
Oral Communications (5 credits required)
CMST&220
5 cr.
Humanities (15 credits required)
PHIL&106
5 cr.
Social Sciences (15 credits required)
ECON&201
5 cr.
or ECON&202
5 cr.
Natural Sciences (15 credits required)
PHYS&221
5 cr.
PHYS&222
5 cr.
Elective Requirements
MATH&152
5 cr.
MATH&153
5 cr.
MATH 205
5 cr.
MATH 215
5 cr.
MATH 221
5 cr.
MATH&254
5 cr.
PHYS&223
5 cr.
Pre-100 Classes Required
PHYS 094
1 cr.
PHYS 095
1 cr.
PHYS 096
1 cr.
Total Required Credits: 106
General Education Outcomes
- Information Literacy: Obtain, evaluate, and ethically use information.
- Communications: Communicate with various audiences using a variety of methods.
- Quantitative: Perform mathematical calculations without the aid of a calculator and solve quantitative problems and interpret the solutions.
- Health & Physical Education: Demonstrate progress toward healthier behaviors.
- Humanities: Analyze, interpret, and evaluate works and ideas in the Humanities within appropriate global and historical contexts.
- Social Science: Evaluate, analyze and explain events, behaviors, and institutions using perspectives and methods in the Social Sciences.
- Power, Privilege, and Inequality: Analyze patterns of power, privilege and inequality.
- Natural Science: Apply fundamental principles and relationships from the Natural Sciences to solve problems, and evaluate claims about the natural world using scientific methodology.