Mathematics, AS (64 credit hours)

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The Associate of Science with an emphasis in Mathematics is a two-year degree for students who intend to transfer to a university to complete a mathematics or mathematics education degree. Students should consult their transfer institution for specific transfer requirements.

Prerequisites

The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.

Program Path Sequence

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.

For More Information Contact Program Advisors: Paul Walcher, 620-432-0416 pwalcher@neosho.edu, Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

(Fall) Semester I	(Spring) Semester II
COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰	ENGL 289 English Composition II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	MATH 143 Elementary Statistics 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰	MATH 155 Analytic Geometry And Calculus II 5 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰
MATH 150 Analytic Geometry And Calculus I 5 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰	PSYC 155 General Psychology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰
Arts and Humanities Electives	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
OR General Education Elective 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 15	Total Credit Hours: 17

(Fall) Semester III	(Spring) Semester IV
CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	MATH 255 Differential Equations 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰
MATH 253 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰	HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness 1 cr hrs
Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs	Biological Science Lecture Elective 3 cr hrs
Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs	Biological Science Lab Elective 2 cr hrs
Physical Science Lecture Elective 3 cr hrs	Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs
Physical Science Lab Elective 2 cr hrs	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 17	Total Credit Hours: 15
Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Science Degree: 64

General Education (GE) Courses

In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and behavioral science.

Program Core Courses

MATH 150 Analytic Geometry And Calculus I (SGE)⁰³⁰, MATH 155 Analytic Geometry And Calculus II (SGE)⁰³⁰, MATH 253 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (SGE)⁰³⁰, MATH 143 Elementary Statistics (SGE)⁰³⁰, and MATH 255 Differential Equations (SGE)⁰³⁰.

Program Elective Courses

CSIS 230 Visual Basic Programming or CSIS 240 C++ Programing .

Program Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Define arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, spatial, and statistical concepts.
Calculate arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, spatial, and statistical quantities using appropriate technology.
Estimate arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, spatial, and statistical solutions.
Solve arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, spatial, and statistical expressions, equations, functions, and problems using appropriate technology.
Represent mathematical information numerically, symbolically, graphically, verbally, and visually using appropriate technology.
Develop mathematical and statistical models such as formulas, functions, graphs, tables, and schematics using appropriate technology.
Interpret mathematical and statistical models such as formulas, functions, graphs, tables, and schematics, drawing conclusions and making inferences based on those models.
Explore mathematical systems utilizing rich experiences that encourage independent, nontrivial, constructive exploration in mathematics.
Communicate mathematical thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely to others in the oral and written form.