Course Catalog

Math Transfer Major - AS

West Burlington Campus, and the Keokuk Campus

The Math Transfer Major is designed to seamlessly transfer into the math majors at the Iowa Regent Universities(Iowa State University, University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa). SCC has established 2 + 2 articulation agreements with other four-year institutions for this transfer major.

The following courses are required for the Mathematics Transfer Major: MAT-210, MAT-216, MAT-219, MAT-156, MAT-227, SDV-108, ENG-105, and ENG-106. The other courses are suggested and may be substituted; please consult with a Student Success Advocate.

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Curriculum Sequence


Fall Semester I Course Title Credit
SDV-108 The College Experience 1
ENG-105 Composition I 3
MAT-156 Statistics 3
MAT-210 Calculus I 4
ZZZ-SOC Social Science Course 3
TOTAL CREDITS 14

Spring Semester I Course Title Credit
ENG-106 Composition II 3
MAT-216 Calculus II 4
SPC-112 Public Speaking 3
ZZZ-SOC Social Science Course 3
Take courses totaling 3-5 credits
ZZZ-ELE Elective Course 3-5
TOTAL CREDITS 16 - 18

Fall Semester II Course Title Credit
MAT-219 Calculus III 4
ZZZ-HUM Humanities Course 3
ZZZ-CUL Cultural Awareness Course 3
Take courses totaling 4-5 credits
ZZZ-ALS Advanced Lab Science Course 4-5
TOTAL CREDITS 14 - 15

Spring Semester II Course Title Credit
MAT-227 Differential Equations with Laplace 4
ZZZ-HUM Humanities Course 3
Take courses totaling 3-5 credits
ZZZ-ELE Elective Course 3-5
Take courses totaling 3-5 credits
ZZZ-ELE Elective Course 3-5
Take courses totaling 3-5 credits
ZZZ-ELE Elective Course 3-5
TOTAL CREDITS 16 - 22

SDV-108 - The College Experience

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course is designed to empower new students to successfully transition to college. Students will learn academic success skills, strategies for personal development and exploration, college culture and expectations, and how to access college resources and services.

ENG-105 - Composition I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: Meet minimum test score requirements.

MAT-156 - Statistics

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is an applied course in statistics, designed to introduce students to some of the concepts, symbols, procedures and vocabulary used in the field of statistics. Topics covered in this course include: organizing and graphing data, descriptive statistics, probability, various distributions, the sampling distribution of the mean, estimating a population mean, confidence intervals, inferential statistics (hypothesis testing), comparing two population parameters, analysis of variance, correlation, simple linear and multiple regression, contingency tables and nonparametric statistics, (time permitting). Prerequisites: MAT-092 or MAT-099 with a minimum grade of C- or meet minimum placement testing requirements.

MAT-210 - Calculus I

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This course includes the study of limits and continuity, derivatives and differentiation, differentials, maximum and minimum function values and techniques of graphing, applications and an introduction to integration. Prerequisites: MAT-120 AND MAT-134 with a minimum grade of C- or meet minimum placement testing requirements.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ENG-106 - Composition II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A continuation of study of the principles of writing begun in ENG-105. Emphasis is placed on persuasive writing, critical analysis and the MLA research paper. Time will also be spent exploring print and electronic research sources and learning effective research strategies. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: ENG-105, with a minimum grade of C-.

MAT-216 - Calculus II

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This course is a study of integration, techniques of integration, applications and accompanying mathematical structure. Prerequisite: MAT-210 with a minimum grade of C-.

SPC-112 - Public Speaking

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery and audience analysis.

ZZZ-SOC - Social Science Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Social Science requirement address the behavior of humans as individuals and groups. These courses cover the academic disciplines of economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Social Science courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-ELE - Elective Course

Lecture: 2-4

Lab: 0-2

Credit: 3-5

Any course of 100-level or higher from Arts and Sciences or Career Technical Education can be used to fulfill an Elective. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

MAT-219 - Calculus III

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This is a course on multivariable calculus which covers topics from the functions of several variable and vector valued functions. The course includes directional derivative, gradients, the curl, the divergence, multiple integrals over regions and volumes. Line and surface integrals will be covered. Double integral in the polar coordinates will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT-216 with a minimum grade of C-.

ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-CUL - Cultural Awareness Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Cultural Awareness requirement address the diversity of culture within the United States and across the world. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-ALS - Advanced Lab Science Course

Lecture: 3-4

Lab: 2

Credit: 4-5

Courses fulfilling the Advanced Lab Science requirement provide a deeper investigation of a scientific discipline in order to prepare students for more advanced study. Courses that fulfill this requirement for the Associate of Science degree are: BIO-112, BIO-113, BIO-163, BIO-168, BIO-173, BIO-186, CHM-165, CHM-175, CHM-263, CHM-273, PHY-162, PHY-172, PHY-212, and PHY-222. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

MAT-227 - Differential Equations with Laplace

Lecture: 4

Credit: 4

This course is the study of elementary theory and applications of ordinary differential equations. The course includes first and second order differential equations. Prerequisite: MAT-216 with a minimum grade of C-.

ZZZ-HUM - Humanities Course

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Courses fulfilling the Humanities requirement address human history, languages, literature, philosophy, and the arts. These courses span a wide range of academic disciplines. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees require Humanities courses from at least two different disciplines. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-ELE - Elective Course

Lecture: 2-4

Lab: 0-2

Credit: 3-5

Any course of 100-level or higher from Arts and Sciences or Career Technical Education can be used to fulfill an Elective. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-ELE - Elective Course

Lecture: 2-4

Lab: 0-2

Credit: 3-5

Any course of 100-level or higher from Arts and Sciences or Career Technical Education can be used to fulfill an Elective. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

ZZZ-ELE - Elective Course

Lecture: 2-4

Lab: 0-2

Credit: 3-5

Any course of 100-level or higher from Arts and Sciences or Career Technical Education can be used to fulfill an Elective. Please see your Student Success Advocate to help choose the best option for you.

Rob Dengler - Professor - Mathematics

Email: rdengler@scciowa.edu
BS, University of Iowa
MSM, Iowa State University

Raymond Deskins - Instructor - Mathematics

Email: rdeskins@scciowa.edu
AA, Mesa Community College
BA, Arizona State University
BS, Arizona State University
MA, Arizona State University

Mike Polley - Professor - Mathematics

Email: mpolley@scciowa.edu
BS, Iowa State University
MSM, Iowa State University