University Transfer Options
Mathematics
Associate of Science
Catalog 2008-09
MHCC Faculty Advisors:
Cathy Curtis: 491-7396 - Room AC 2577 Cathy.Curtis@mhcc.edu
Sara Williams: 491-7475 - Room AC 2578 Sara.Williams@mhcc.edu
The mathematics program at Mt. Hood is nationally known for a mathematics curriculum focused on real applications, problem solving, appropriate technology use, conceptual understanding, mathematical skills, and a discovery/experiential approach to math. We enthusiastically welcome mathematics majors entering at all mathematical levels.
The math department is pleased to honor exemplary mathematics students at all level with recognition awards, which may include scholarship funds. Details are available from your current math instructor around the fifth week of the term.
There are many careers available for students majoring in math, including actuarial work, education, and positions as the math expert in industry and computer science4. For more information, please contact a math instructor, the career advising center, or visit the web site of the Mathematical Association of America www.maa.org.
Curricular Outcomes
At the completion of this curriculum, the student should be able to:
- interpret verbally and graphically function notation in a given context
- interpret verbally and graphically instantaneous rates of change and related quantities
- interpret verbally and graphically definite integrals of change and related quantities.
Students interested in transferring to a specific university or four-year college should consult with the institution they plan to attend regarding which MHCC courses will satisfy specific degree requirements and which will transfer as general electives.
See an advisor to personalize this plan and/or to create a plan that
starts with the math sequence before calculus. It is possible to start
the calculus sequence as late as spring of the first year, take summer
classes, and finish by spring of the following year.
| First Quarter |
Cr |
| MTH251 |
Calculus I: Differential Calculus |
4 |
| WR121 |
English Composition |
3 |
| |
Computer Literacy 1 |
1 |
| |
Health and Physical Education requirement 1 |
3 |
| |
Elective 2 |
3 |
| 14 |
| Second Quarter |
|
| MTH252 |
Calculus II : Integral Calculus |
4 |
| WR122 |
English Composition: Critical Thinking
|
3 |
| |
Humanities requirement 1 |
3 |
| |
Electives 2 |
6 |
| 16 |
| Third Quarter |
|
| MTH253 |
Calculus III |
4 |
| WR123 |
English Composition: Research
|
3 |
| |
Oral Communication/Rhetoric requirement 1 |
3 |
| |
Social Science requirement 1 |
3 |
| |
Elective 2 |
3 |
| 16 |
| Fourth Quarter |
|
| MTH254 |
Calculus IV: Vector Calculus |
5 |
| |
Humanities requirement 1 |
3 |
| |
Lab Science requirement 3 |
4-5 |
| |
Electives 2 |
4 |
| 16-17 |
| Fifth Quarter |
|
| MTH256 |
Differential Equations
|
5 |
| |
Lab Science requirement 3 |
4-5 |
| |
Electives 2 |
6 |
|
15-16
|
| Sixth Quarter |
|
| MTH261 |
Linear Algebra |
4 |
| |
Social Science requirement 1 |
3 |
| |
Electives 2 |
8 |
| 15 |
1 Refer to Associate of Science requirements, pages 11-12 of the printed catalog.
2 Recommended Electives: MTH243/244 (some schools, including PSU, require a statistics sequence for math majors); CS161; German, French, or Russian (recommended for those pursuing graduate work in math); MTH211/212/213 (recommended for those interested in teaching math at any level, sequence starts fall); PH211/212/213 (sequence starts fall). Other areas of study that would support continuing education and/or employment in mathematics: Engineering, PHL203 - Elementary Logic, WR227 - Technical Report Writing, Economics, Computer Science, Science.
3 Lab science is required by most universities for a B.S. degree; it is not required for MHCC graduation.
4 Students hoping to teach at any level are strongly encouraged to apply for work as a tutor in the Learning Assistance Center for hands-on experience.
Transfer Schools’ Web Links
Oregon State University - http://smed.science.oregonstate.edu/
Western Oregon University - http://www.wou.edu/las/natsci_math/math/bamath.html
Disclaimer
This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Mathematics. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her four-year transfer school to confirm specific admission requirements.
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