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The program will help students to develop critical reasoning and problem-solving skills that can significantly contribute to several personal goals. Students will help about the use of mathematics in everyday real life applications.
Explore how numbers and algorithms help us understand the world. Students who complete an area of study in Mathematics will increase their critical thinking and analytical skills. Students will also learn how to systematically approach and develop algorithms that solve complex problems in any area that they study. These skills will aid students in their decision making, enabling them to enter the workforce well-prepared and setting them up to be successful in their chosen career.
It takes the students 2 years to complete the program.
The program offers a wide range of mathematics and computer science courses students need with their transfer. The program offers students with a comprehensive curriculum for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
The Math Center is available to help students in all levels of mathematics courses.
Department Chairs
Sample Academic Plans
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH 3A* | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 2A & Major | 5 |
Arts | Arts GE Course | 3A | 3 |
Social and Behavior Sciences** | Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 2 | College Writing Critical Thinking | 1B | 4 |
MATH 3B | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | Major | 5 |
Humanities | Humanities GE Course | 3B | 3 |
Social and Behavior Sciences** | Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Life Science | Life Science GE Course | 5B | 3 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 3A or 3B | 3 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MATH 4A | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | Major | 5 |
MATH 26 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | Major | 4 |
CHEM 1A*** or PHYS 4A*** | General Chemistry 1 or General Physics | Major and/or GE | 4-5 |
Course | Title | IGETC Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MATH 24 | Elementary Differential Equations | Major | 4 |
CHEM 1B*** or PHYS 4B/4C*** | General Chemistry 1 or General Physics | Major and/or GE | 4, 5, or 8 |
Social and Behavior Sciences** | Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | A2 | 4 |
MATH 3A* | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | B4 & Major | 5 |
Arts | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
Learning & Self Dev | Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course | E | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CRITICAL THINKING | Critical Thinking GE Course | A3 | 3-4 |
MATH 3B | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | Major | 5 |
Math Major | Mathematics Major Course from List B | Major | 3-4 |
Ethnic Studies | Ethnic Studies GE Course | F | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | A1 | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MATH 4A | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | Major | 5 |
HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | C2 | 3 |
Life Science | Life Science GE Course | B2 | 3 |
Social Science | Social Science GE Course | D | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MATH 24 or MATH 26 | Elem. Differential Equations or Linear Algebra | Major | 4 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | C1 or C2 | 3 |
PS 1 | American Government | D | 3 |
Physical Science | Physical Science GE Course | B1 | 3 |
Science Lab | Physical Science Lab | B3 | 1 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH 3A | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 1C & Major | 5 |
Arts or Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
MATH 3B | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | Major | 5 |
Math Major Course | Math Major Course from List A | Major | 3-4 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MATH 4A | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | Major | 5 |
MATH 24 | Elementary Differential Equations | Major | 4 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
MATH 26 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | Major | 4 |
Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COC = Certificate of Completion | COP = Certificate of Proficiency | = Fast Track Career Path
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Exploratory Interest Area
Explore Mathematics while still working toward your academic goals.
Talk with a Counselor
Speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Why choose IVC?
Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
With Fast Track Career Paths, at IVC, we give you the tools to quickly enter the workforce and start making money.
Looking to transfer to a four-year university? With the #1 Transfer Rate in California, IVC is the best place to start!