The mathematics major is a liberal arts and sciences major for students planning to study mathematics, applied mathematics, or mathematics for secondary school teachers, but also for those pursuing a course of study in physics, chemistry, engineering, computer science, and economics. Mathematics at Diablo Valley College offers a broad range of courses including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, discrete mathematics and statistics.

The associate in science in mathematics for transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.

In order to earn the degree, students must:

     - Complete 60 CSU-transferable units.

     - Complete the California State University-General Education pattern (CSU GE); or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern, including the Area 1C requirement for Oral Communication.

     - Complete a minimum of 18 units in the major.

     - Attain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

     - Earn a grade of “C“ or higher in all courses required for the major.

Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system, or those students who do not intend to transfer.

Some courses in the major satisfy both major and CSUGE/ IGETC general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once toward the 60 unit requirement for an associate degree. Some variations in requirements may exist at certain four-year institutions; therefore, students who intend to transfer are advised to refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult a counselor.

课程学习成果

- Solve problems in linear algebra and differential and integral calculus, both single and multivariable.

- Recognize, explain, and apply basic techniques of mathematical proof.

- Utilize knowledge and skills from mathematics to solve mathematical problems from sciences such as physics, chemistry, engineering, or computer science.

工作机会

- Business

- Education

- Statistics