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Mathematics Transfer Pathway, A.A. and A.S.

What is a Transfer Pathway?

A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.A. degree within two years, then transfer and major in a specific discipline. A transfer pathway is not institution-specific. 

It is important to understand that the pathway provided in the adjacent tab is just one possible combination of classes by which to complete an A.A. and prepare for transfer in your chosen area of study. Other course combinations and sequences can work, too. It is strongly recommended that students work directly and frequently with a COD academic counselor/advisor, a COD faculty advisor, and academic counselors/advisors at potential transfer schools, to develop and execute a plan that works best for them.

For more information about Mathematics, please visit the program page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

All necessary prerequisite coursework must first be successfully completed.

Summer coursework may be necessary for completion of the program within the two-year timeframe.

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
ENGLI 1101 English Composition I 3
MATH 2231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 5
ELECTIVEPhysical/Life Science 2 3
ELECTIVEHumanities/Fine Arts 3 3
ELECTIVESocial and Behavioral Science 4 3
 Credits17
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102 English Composition II 3
MATH 2232 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 5
ELECTIVELife and Physical Science with a Lab 2 4
ELECTIVESocial and Behavioral Science 4 3
 Credits15
Third Semester
MATH 2233 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III 4
SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
ELECTIVEScience for A.S. 4, 5 3
ELECTIVESocial and Behavioral Science 4, 5 3
 Credits13
Fourth Semester
MATH 2245 Linear Algebra 6 4
MATH 2270 Differential Equations (or Elective) 4, 5, 6 4
ELECTIVEHumanities/Fine Arts 3 3
ELECTIVESocial and Behavioral Science 4, 5 3
ELECTIVESocial and Behavioral Science 4, 5 3
 Credits17
 Total Credits62
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Note below the prerequisite coursework for entrance into MATH 2231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I.

  1. MATH 0459 Whole Number Arithmetic
  2. MATH 0461 Pre-Algebra
  3. MATH 0481 Foundations for College Mathematics I
  4. MATH 0470 Elementary Plane Geometry
  5. MATH 0482 Foundations for College Mathematics II
  6. MATH 1431 Precalculus I
  7. MATH 1432 Precalculus Ii: Trigonometry
2

Life Science and Physical Science courses must total at least 7 credit hours, and at least one course must have a lab component.

3

Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 courses required with at least one humanities and one fine arts course.

4

Social and Behavioral Science electives: For A.A. degree, 3 courses required: PSYCH 1100 General Psychology and two electives. For A.S. degree, 2 courses required: PSYCH 1100 General Psychology and one elective.

5

For A.A. degree, one course must be taken in each of the following categories: Human Relations, Global/Multicultural Studies, and Contemporary Life Skills. For A.S. degree, one course must be taken in the Human Relations category and one course must be taken in either the Global/Multicultural or Contemporary Life Skills category.

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Check with transfer institution to verify that these courses transfer. Some transfer institutions have a foreign language requirement. Electives may be rearranged to accommodate multiple semesters of a foreign language.

Program Milestones

First Semester

  • Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

  • If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A. degree, please visit the A.A. degree catalog page.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.S. degree, please visit the A.S. degree catalog page.

Please note that the A.A. and A.S. Degrees currently require a minimum of 64 hours for completion. If the transfer pathway listed above has fewer than 64 hours listed, students will need to take additional coursework to reach that minimum. Students should consult with a faculty or program advisor to discuss their options.