Mathematics Pathway, A.S.

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Mathematics is the science and study of numbers, shapes and spaces and how they apply to the universe in which we live. Mathematics examines operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, abstractions, configurations, structure, measurement and transformations.

Mathematicians have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to society by helping to solve problems that affect our daily lives. Weather forecasters, software programmers and ecologists apply mathematical principles every day in very different ways.

Perimeter College prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and offers math clubs and initiatives such as STEM or MESA to help increase academic performance. Students can take advantage of opportunities for tutoring, scholarships and grants, There also are opportunities to compete in national tests sponsored by the American Mathematical Association.

Degree Requirements

Areas A-E of the Core Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

See 1410 Core Curriculum Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Area A: Essential Skills
Area B: Institutional Foundations
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts
Area D: Natural and Computational Sciences
Area E: Social Science

Recommendations

Areas A

Required course:

MATH 1113 - Precalculus 3 Credit Hours or higher level MATH course

Area D

Required course:

MATH 2211 - Calculus of One Variable I 4 Credit Hours (or a higher-level mathematics course)

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Pathway (18 Credit Hours)

All separate lecture and lab course combinations (e.g., BIOL 2107 and BIOL 2107L; CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211K) are commonly offered as a combined course at Georgia State University-Atlanta (e.g., BIOL 2107K; CHEM 1211K. The combined (K) courses and separate lecture and lab (L) courses cover the same subject matter and are considered equivalent courses.

Carry Over from Areas A and/or D (1-2 Credit Hours)

Students will carry one additional credit hour over to Area F for each four hour mathematics course taken in Area A and/or Area D.

Required Courses (10-14 Credit Hours)

(1-2 of the following should be taken in Area A and/or D)

MATH 2211 - Calculus of One Variable I 4 Credit Hours
MATH 2212 - Calculus of One Variable II 4 Credit Hours
MATH 2215 - Multivariate Calculus 4 Credit Hours
or
MATH 2551 - Multivariate Calculus for Engineers 4 Credit Hours
MATH 2420 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 2641 - Linear Algebra I 3 Credit Hours

Select additional elective courses to complete 18 credit hours in Area F

ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit Hours
ACCT 2102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 2107 - Principles of Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
BIOL 2108 - Principles of Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 2400 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 2400L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CIS 2010 - Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credit Hours
CSC 1301 - Principles of Computer Science I 4 Credit Hours
CSC 1302 - Principles of Computer Science II 4 Credit Hours
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hours
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours
MATH 2652 - Differential Equations 4 Credit Hours
PHIL 1010 - Critical Thinking 2 Credit Hours
PHYS 2211 - Principles of Physics I 3 Credit Hours and
PHYS 2211L - Principles of Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics II 3 Credit Hours and
PHYS 2212L - Principles of Physics II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
RSCH 1203 - Research Strategies and Technology 1 Credit Hours
World language at the 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002 level 3 Credit Hours