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Mathematics, A.S.


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The mathematics department offers courses to prepare the student for advanced work, courses required in other programs, and courses that contribute to a general studies program.

Twenty or more credits may be earned toward a major in mathematics. When a combination of mathematics courses is completed, the total number of semester credits applicable toward an associate of arts degree, and associate of science degree, or an associate of business degree is shown in the following table:

Group Credit
  1.  ,  ,  ,  , and  
4
  1. Any or all of Group A and  
5
  1. Any or all of Group A and  
7
  1. Any or all of Group B and  
7

Full credit will be given for degree credit for combinations of mathematics courses not listed in the above table.

All initial placement in mathematics is established by the appropriate ACT or COMPASS exam score.

Credit by examination may be awarded if the procedures as described under “Credit by Examination” are followed.

A grade of “C” or better must be attained in a mathematics course in order for it to qualify as a prerequisite for another mathematics course.

(Recommended Curriculum)


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study.

1. Exploration and Participation


  • Included in the major requirements below

3. Relationship with the World


  • Human behavior (3CR)
  • U.S. and Wyoming constitutions (3CR)
  • Cultural environment (3CR)

4. General Education Electives


  • Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.

5. Physical Education (1CR)


Electives (18CR)


Graduation Requirements


To obtain a degree in mathematics, a student must obtain a grade of “C” or better in all major requirements.

A minimum of 64 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Policies ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Note:


Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts and Associate of Applied Science Degrees.

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