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Mathematics Concentration

Associate in Arts Science, Engineering and Mathematics - Mathematics

This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact Advising & LifeMap for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.
Semester 1 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
ENG-111 College Writing I
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisites: ENG-095 and RDG-095, ELL-103 or placement
MAT-281 Calculus I
4

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites: MAT-197 or placement
CSC-120 Intro to Computer Science and Object Oriented Programming
4

Satisfies the Learning Community Requirement

Prerequisites: MAT099, ENG-095, and RDG-095 or ELL-103 or ESL-098
GenEd-CCC Community & Cultural Contexts
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts.

(Formerly Area 2 and Area 3)

Choose one course from the Community and Cultural Contexts Menu
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
  • General Education Requirements Quantitative Problem Solving and Scientific Reasoning satisfied by program.
  • New degree-seeking students enrolled in 9 credits or more must take a Learning Community Seminar or a Learning Community Cluster within their first year.
  • This map assumes that students have completed MAT-197 or tested into MAT-281.
Semester 2 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
ENG-112 College Writing II
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisite: ENG-111
MAT-282 Calculus II
4

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: MAT-281
MAT-291 Linear Algebra
4

Prerequisite: MAT-281
GenEd-CW Creative Work
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.

(Formerly Area 6)

Choose one course from the Creative Work Menu
Elective Behavioral Science Elective
3

Choose any PSY or SOC course
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
  • Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.
  • Begin exploring transfer options: attend a transfer workshop and the College transfer fair
Semester 3 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
MAT-283 Calculus III
4

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: MAT-282
PHY-251 Physics I/Lab
4

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: MAT-281
CSC-237 C++ Programming
CSC-239 JAVA Programming
 4

Prerequisites: CSC-237, CSC-239 - ENG-095, MAT-194, CSC-120
GenEd-E General Education Elective
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective.

Choose one course from Creative Work Menu

Pre/co-requisite: ENG-111
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
  • Continue preparations for transfer: write essays for transfer institution, collect letters of recommendation, apply for transfer.
  • Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap
Semester 4 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
MAT-285 Differential Equations
4

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: MAT-282
Elective-1 Social Science Elective
3

Choose one ECO, GOV, HIS, PHL or GEO course.
PHY-252 Physics II/Lab
4

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites: PHY-251 and pre/co-requisite MAT-282
Elective-2 Humanities Elective
3

Choose one course from the Humanities Elective menu
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:
  • Apply for graduation
Last Modified Date: May 26, 2021
Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

  • Solve quantitative problems using critical thinking skills and a variety of problem-solving strategies, incorporating technology when suitable.
  • Develop complete logical arguments from hypothesis to conclusion, using appropriate mathematical language and notation.
  • Interpret and solve problems relevant to other disciplines by applying analytical approaches used to solve abstract problems.
  • Construct new mathematical knowledge through independent and collaborative work.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this concentration should transfer to a four-year college or university, as most entry-level employment opportunities in industry require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Professional positions in education and research fields usually require a minimum of a master’s degree.