Mathematics, A.S.

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Mathematics courses are designed to meet the needs of students in all departments of the college: students who plan to teach mathematics; those specializing in such fields as chemistry, physics, and engineering who need a foundation in mathematics; and students who pursue other academic careers and want practice in the art of logical, clear, and accurate thinking.

An Associate of Science in Mathematics degree emphasizes the traditional core of mathematics at the freshman and sophomore level. The program provides basic education in mathematics with sufficient flexibility to allow students to transfer to a variety of four-year schools offering bachelor of science degrees in mathematics. Students must successfully complete core courses with a “C-” or better to meet program requirements. Students who are planning to transfer to a four-year program may need to have additional hours beyond the program requirements at Northwest College in order to transfer in as a junior. These students should consult with their advisor and the appropriate four-year college catalog.

Term 1

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3) CM
HMDV 1101 - General Studies First Year Seminar (3) FYS
MATH 2200 - Calculus I (5) QR/MR
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics (4) GE

Total Credits: 15

Term 2

CM 0000 - Communication (3) CM
GOV 0000 - U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions (3) GOV
MATH 2205 - Calculus II (5) MR
PHYS 1310 - College Physics I (4) PNW

Total Credits: 15

Term 3

ANTH 1200 - Intro to Cultural Anthropology (3) HC
MATH 2210 - Calculus III (4) MR
PHYS 1320 - College Physics II (4) GE
COSC 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science (4) GE

Total Credits: 15

Term 4

CTY 0000 - Creativity (3) CTY
GE 0000 - General Elective (3) GE
MATH 2300 - Discrete Structures (3) MR
MATH 2310 - Applied Differential Equations I (3) MR
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology (3) HC

Total Credits: 15

Minimum Credits for Degree = 60 credits

Course Type Key

FYS=First Year Seminar* GOV=U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions* CM=Communications* QR=Quantitative Reasoning* PNW=Physical and Natural World* HC=Human Condition* CTY=Creativity* MR=Major Requirement ME=Major Elective GE=General Elective

The General Education courses and General Elective courses listed in the above sequence are recommended courses to fulfill the degree. Any changes to these courses should be discussed with an advisor.

**Remedial education courses may result in additional semesters of study.

Mathematics Education

To facilitate transfer to a four-year college, students planning to become middle school or high school mathematics teachers are encouraged to complete both the Secondary Education program and the Mathematics program. Consult your advisor every semester when selecting courses.