Program Manager: Kylena Cross
Email: kcross@frederick.edu
Phone: 240.629.7835
Program Description
Provides a diversity of courses for students pursuing a course of study in mathematics. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should check requirements. If there are significant differences, the student should consult an advisor for guidance.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Produce effective, organized, clear, and correct mathematical explanations using grammatically correct English.
- Interpret and analyze verbal, graphical, numerical, and symbolic representations of mathematics.
- Solve problems effectively and efficiently using mathematical tools that appropriately model the situation.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology appropriate to mathematical problem solving.
- Generate alternative representations of numerical data and analytical concepts.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 185 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - select two courses from different disciplines | 6 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Lab course) 1 | 4 | |
| General Education Required Elective | ||
| CMIS 106 | Object Design and Programming | 3 |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| MATH 195 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 220 | Introduction to MATLAB | 1 |
| MATH 265 | Linear Algebra (Fall) | 4 |
| MATH 275 | Differential Equations (Spring) | 3 |
| MATH 285 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Select one in consultation with an advisor: | ||
| MATH 170 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (Spring) | 3 |
| or CMIS 201 | Computer Science I | |
| Electives | ||
| Select electives in consultation with an advisor: | 8 | |
| General Physics III (required at the University of Maryland-College Park) | ||
| Computer Science II (may be recommended depending on transfer school) | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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PHYS 151 General Physics I and PHYS 252 General Physics II required at the University of Maryland-College Park; recommended for students transferring to other institutions
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| MATH 185 | Calculus I (Milestone) 1,2 | 4 |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1 | |
| CMIS 106 | Object Design and Programming | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| MATH 195 | Calculus II (Milestone) | 4 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) w/lab - Recommended course(s) below: | 4 | |
| General Physics I | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| MATH 220 | Introduction to MATLAB | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (Spring) | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| MATH 285 | Calculus III (Milestone) | 4 |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| MATH 265 | Linear Algebra (Fall) | 4 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3-4 | |
| General Physics II | ||
| Select an elective in consultation with an advisor: 3 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 17-19 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| MATH 275 | Differential Equations (Spring) | 3 |
| Select an elective in consultation with an advisor 3 | 3-4 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (in a different discipline from first) | 3 | |
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Select an elective in consultation with an advisor (unless two 4 credit electives are taken above, and the 8 credit electives requirement is satisfied) 3 | 2-3 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-65 | |
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Take this course within the first 24 credits.
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Students who have not taken MATH 165 Precalculus should take it as an elective in the first semester before starting the Calculus sequence.
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Choose electives in consultation with an advisor. PHYS 253 General Physics III is required at the University of Maryland - College Park. Depending on transfer school, CMIS 202 Computer Science II may be recommended.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.