Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics for Transfer

Golden West College

By successfully completing the courses for an AS-T in Mathematics at Golden West College, the student will gain a practical and theoretical understanding for future studies in mathematics. Students satisfying requirements for the Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer are guaranteed transfer into a bachelor’s program in mathematics at a California State University campus. Students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the California State University system should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree to verify that a particular college acknowledges and accepts the AS-T in Mathematics conferred by Golden West College.Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:State the definition of derivatives, and compute the derivatives of basic and transcendental functions of one or more variables.Apply concepts of differential and integral calculus of one or more variables to solve problems involving rates, area, volume, and lengths of arcs.State the definition of integrals, and calculate definite and indefinite integrals involving basic and transcendental functions.Graph equations in the rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems, curves defined parametrically, conic sections, vectors, and vector-valued functions.Solve first-order differential equations and compute partial derivatives.Perform matrix operations, eigenvalue and eigenvector computations, and applications.

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