Mathematics Transfer Pathway
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- 60 credits
- Delivery Method: On-Campus
Why Study Mathematics Transfer Pathway at LSC?
The Mathematics Transfer Pathway AA offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Mathematics bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor's degree programs in a related field.
Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University, Moorhead; Southwest State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.
Career Information
Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!
Is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics right for you?
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workers do scientific research in laboratories or the field. Others plan or design products and systems. Or, you might support scientists, mathematicians, or engineers as they do their work.
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Median Annual Salary/Wage Earnings for Mathematicians
the United States
$122K
$58/hr
$63K - $188K
$30/hr - $90/hr
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Salary data are from U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program (www.bls.gov/oes/). Current as of May 2024.
Projected 10-Year Job Growth for Mathematicians
the United States
4%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 200
2023 to 2033
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Employment Numbers for Mathematicians
the United States
Estimated Employment:
2,500
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Alternative Job Titles for Mathematicians
- Computational Mathematician
- Computational Scientist
- Cryptographer
- Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst
- Image Scientist
- Knowledge Engineer
- Mathematician
- Research Computing Specialist
- Research Scientist
- Researcher
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Job Tasks and Activities for Mathematicians
- Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
- Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
- Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
- Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
- Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.
- Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.
- Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
- Design, analyze, and decipher encryption systems designed to transmit military, political, financial, or law-enforcement-related information in code.
- Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
- Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.
- Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
- Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.
- Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.
- Develop scientific or mathematical models.
- Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
- Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
- Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
- Prepare analytical reports.
- Present research results to others.
- Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
- Update professional knowledge.
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Interests for Mathematicians
- Investigative
Studying and researching scientific subjects and human behavior. - Conventional
Following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting.
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Skills for Mathematicians
In order of importance
- Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.
Importance: 100/100 - Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Importance: 81/100 - Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Importance: 78/100 - Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Importance: 75/100 - Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Importance: 75/100 - Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Importance: 66/100 - Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Importance: 63/100 - Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Importance: 63/100 - Speaking
Talking to others.
Importance: 60/100 - Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Importance: 60/100 - Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Importance: 60/100 - Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Importance: 56/100 - Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Importance: 53/100 - Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Importance: 53/100 - Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Importance: 50/100 - Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Importance: 44/100 - Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Importance: 44/100 - Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Importance: 44/100 - Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Importance: 41/100 - Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
Importance: 38/100 - Programming
Writing computer programs.
Importance: 38/100 - Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Importance: 31/100 - Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.
Importance: 22/100 - Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Importance: 22/100 - Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.
Importance: 16/100 - Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Importance: 16/100 - Management of Material Resources
Managing equipment and materials.
Importance: 16/100 - Management of Financial Resources
Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
Importance: 16/100 - Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.
Importance: 13/100
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Knowledge for Mathematicians
In order of importance
- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 100/100 - English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Importance: 70/100 - Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 62/100 - Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Importance: 54/100 - Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 44/100 - Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Importance: 43/100 - Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Importance: 29/100 - Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Importance: 25/100 - Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Importance: 23/100 - Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Importance: 22/100 - Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Importance: 22/100 - Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 21/100 - Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Importance: 21/100 - Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Importance: 19/100 - Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Importance: 17/100 - Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Importance: 16/100 - Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Importance: 16/100 - Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Importance: 15/100 - Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Importance: 14/100 - Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Importance: 14/100 - Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Importance: 14/100 - Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Importance: 13/100 - Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Importance: 11/100 - Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 10/100 - Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Importance: 8/100 - Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Importance: 7/100 - Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Importance: 7/100 - History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Importance: 7/100 - Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Importance: 6/100 - Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Importance: 3/100 - Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Importance: 2/100 - Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Importance: 1/100 - Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Importance: 1/100
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Physical Abilities for Mathematicians
In order of importance
- Mathematical Reasoning
Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
Importance: 100/100 - Number Facility
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Importance: 88/100 - Deductive Reasoning
Using rules to solve problems.
Importance: 78/100 - Inductive Reasoning
Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Importance: 78/100 - Oral Comprehension
Listening and understanding what people say.
Importance: 75/100 - Written Comprehension
Reading and understanding what is written.
Importance: 75/100 - Information Ordering
Ordering or arranging things.
Importance: 75/100 - Oral Expression
Communicating by speaking.
Importance: 72/100 - Category Flexibility
Grouping things in different ways.
Importance: 69/100 - Fluency of Ideas
Coming up with lots of ideas.
Importance: 69/100 - Written Expression
Communicating by writing.
Importance: 69/100 - Problem Sensitivity
Noticing when problems happen.
Importance: 69/100 - Near Vision
Seeing details up close.
Importance: 66/100 - Originality
Creating new and original ideas.
Importance: 63/100 - Perceptual Speed
Quickly comparing groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
Importance: 50/100 - Speed of Closure
Quickly knowing what you are looking at.
Importance: 50/100 - Selective Attention
Paying attention to something without being distracted.
Importance: 50/100 - Speech Recognition
Recognizing spoken words.
Importance: 50/100 - Flexibility of Closure
Seeing hidden patterns.
Importance: 50/100 - Speech Clarity
Speaking clearly.
Importance: 50/100 - Visualization
Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
Importance: 44/100 - Memorization
Remembering words, numbers, pictures, or steps.
Importance: 44/100 - Far Vision
Seeing details that are far away.
Importance: 28/100 - Time Sharing
Doing two or more things at the same time.
Importance: 28/100 - Finger Dexterity
Putting together small parts with your fingers.
Importance: 22/100 - Visual Color Discrimination
Noticing the difference between colors, including shades and brightness.
Importance: 19/100 - Auditory Attention
Paying attention to one sound while there are other distracting sounds.
Importance: 16/100 - Hearing Sensitivity
Telling the difference between sounds.
Importance: 16/100 - Depth Perception
Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
Importance: 13/100 - Trunk Strength
Using your lower back and stomach.
Importance: 13/100 - Wrist-Finger Speed
Making fast, simple, repeated movements of your fingers, hands, and wrists.
Importance: 10/100
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Tools and Technology used by Mathematicians
- Read write digital versatile disc DVD
- Mainframe computers
- Notebook computers
- High capacity removable media drives
- Scientific calculator
- Desktop computers
- Personal computers
- Analytical or scientific software
- AMPL
- ARfit
- Algae
- Analyse-it
- Analysis and Visualization of Time Sequences AVTS
- Apfloat
- Apple Shazam
- Aptech Systems GAUSS
- Aztec
- Computer Algebra System for Algebraic Geometry CASA
- DSP Development DADiSP
- Data visualization software
- DataDescription DataDesk
- DifEqu
- Discrete Dynamics Lab DDLab
- EleSoft Research
- GNU Octave
- Geomview
- GraphPad Software GraphPad Prism
- Graphics Programming Environment GRAPE
- IBM SPSS Amos
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Insightful S-PLUS
- Interactive Mathematical Proof System IMPS
- JACAL
- KANT
- KSEG
- LINDO Systems LINDO API
- MacKichan Software Scientific WorkPlace
- Magma Design Automation software
- Maplesoft Maple
- Mathsoft Mathcad
- Maxima Software
- Maximal Software MPL Modeling System
- Minitab
- ModelKinetix ModelMaker
- Multipath Corporation Fast Matrix Solver FMS
- Numeritek NUMERICA
- PARI/GP
- Polymath Software POLYMATH
- Provalis Research Simstat
- SAS
- STATISTICA
- Sage Accounting Software
- StataCorp Stata
- SuperANOVA
- Symmetrica
- Systat Software SigmaPlot
- The MathWizards MathViews
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- UNISTAT Statistical Package
- Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Object or component oriented development software
- C#
- C++
- Object oriented development environment software
- Oracle Java
- Perl
- Python
- R
- Operating system software
- Apple macOS
- Bash
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft operating system
- UNIX
- Development environment software
- C
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Web platform development software
- Cascading style sheets CSS
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- JavaScript
- PHP
- Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft Access
- Structured query language SQL
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Desktop publishing software
- MicroPress VTeX
- Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
- Vormetric Application Encryption
- Customer relationship management CRM software
- Salesforce software
- Enterprise application integration software
- Extensible markup language XML
- Transaction server software
- Web server software
- Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
- Data base management system software
- MySQL
- Business intelligence and data analysis software
- Tableau
- Internet browser software
- Web browser software
- Program testing software
- User interface design software
The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.
Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.
Employment Industries for Mathematicians
- Federal government, excluding postal service
1,200 employed - Colleges, universities, and professional schools; state
400 employed - Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences
300 employed - Aerospace product and parts manufacturing
100 employed
The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.
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Career Information Datasources for Mathematicians
- Wages by occupation
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program
The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas; national occupational estimates for specific industries are also available. Current as of May 2024. - Education and training assignments
U.S Department of Labor, Employment Projections, Education and Training Data, Education and training assignments by detailed occupation
BLS provides information about education and training requirements for hundreds of occupations. In the education and training system, each of the occupations for which the office publishes projections data is assigned separate categories for education, work experience, and on-the-job training. Current as of September 2024. - Occupation data
O*NET at the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA)
The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements. Current as of October 2024. - Occupation outlook
O*NET at the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA)
My Next Move provides career outlook designations that include Bright, Average, or Below Average. Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations. Current as of November 2024. - Career videos
Career videos were developed by CareerOneStop.org
Explore our collection of videos on hundreds of different careers. Career videos are organized into 16 clusters, or related types of work. Select a category to view a list of videos related to that cluster. Videos include career details such as tasks, work settings, education needed, and more. Current as of rolling. - Educational attainment, typical education of current workers
USDOL’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, Education and Training Data,
BLS provides information about education and training requirements for hundreds of occupations. Educational attainment data for each occupation show the level of education achieved by current workers. Current as of September 2024.
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Program Participation Requirements
Pre-program Requirements
To begin this program, you need to be at a specific skill level in English/reading and math.
English/Reading:
- Eligible for ENGL 1106 - College Composition I, or
- Completion of ENGL/READ 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). ENGL/READ 0950/0955 may not be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework.
Mathematics:
A college level math course is required for graduation. Students must satisfy course pre-requisites for college level math courses, which may require more than one semester of additional math. Connect with your advisor for assistance with course placement.
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MATH 2205*MATH 2205 Calculus II This course covers the following topics: integration, indeterminate forms, improper integral, infinite series, analytic geometry, polar coordinates, and parametric equations. MTC goal areas: (4) Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. (Prerequisites: MATH2204 or |
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MATH 2206*MATH 2206 Calculus III This course covers calculus of vector-valued functions of two or more variables. Topics include line integrals, surface integrals, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem and the Divergence Theorems. MTC goal areas: (4) Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. (Prerequi |
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Differential Equations with Linear AlgebraMATH 2220 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra This course is an introduction to vectors, matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, first and second order differential equations, higher order differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, and mathematical models. MTC goa |
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Introduction to Communication*COMM 1100 Introduction to Communication This course introduces students to the concepts, models, and theories of human communication and their application to interpersonal, small group, and public speaking situations. MTC goal areas: (1) Communication (Prerequisites: College-level reading) or
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Interpersonal Communication*COMM 1105 Interpersonal Communication This course provides opportunities for students to understand the process of human communication, to assess their strengths and weaknesses as communicators, to assist them in solving problems of an interpersonal nature, and develop interaction skills for or
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Public Speaking*COMM 1110 Public Speaking This course provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of techniques to develop skills in research, organization, and presentation of informative and persuasive speeches. Students should expect to reduce speech apprehension and or
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Intercultural Communication*COMM 1115 Intercultural Communication This course allows the student an opportunity to study the process of communicating across cultures. Major ethnic cultures, as well as significant co-cultures, will be the focus of study. The course will provide experiential as well as cognitive learning. |
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ENGL 1106*ENGL 1106 College Composition I First semester college-level composition course focusing on writing expository prose using word processing as a tool for composing. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical reading, developing a voice, and grammar review. Presupposes competency in |
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College Composition IENGL 1106 College Composition I First semester college-level composition course focusing on writing expository prose using word processing as a tool for composing. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical reading, developing a voice, and grammar review. Presupposes competency in |
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ENGL 1109*ENGL 1109 College Composition II Second semester college-level composition course focusing on academic writing using primary and secondary sources, including basic research using print and electronic sources. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical analysis, summarizing, research, |
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College Composition IIENGL 1109 College Composition II Second semester college-level composition course focusing on academic writing using primary and secondary sources, including basic research using print and electronic sources. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical analysis, summarizing, research, |
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| Goal Area 3: Natural Sciences: Select two courses from at least two different areas - one course must also satisfy Goal Area 10: People and Environment | 6 | 3,10 | |
| Goal Area 5: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences – one course must also satisfy Goal Area 7: Human Diversity, AND one course must also satisfy Goal Area 9: Ethic and Civic Responsibility | 9 | 5,7,9 | |
| Goal Area 6: Humanities and Fine Arts – one course must also satisfy Goal Area 8: Global Perspective and must include one literature course | 9 | 6,8 | |
| HPER | Physical Education/Health Credits | 2 | |
| Unrestricted Elective Credits | 3-6 | ||
| Total: | 60 |
* Requires a prerequisite
Suggested course sequence for a full-time student averaging 15 credits per semester:
First Semester
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FYE 1000FYE 1000 First Year Experience This course is designed to develop those behaviors students need to be successful in academia and future careers, including setting and achieving goals, demonstrating professionalism, and utilizing digital and physical resources. (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hr |
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First Year ExperienceFYE 1000 First Year Experience This course is designed to develop those behaviors students need to be successful in academia and future careers, including setting and achieving goals, demonstrating professionalism, and utilizing digital and physical resources. (1 hr lec/0 hrs lab/0 hr |
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ENGL 1106ENGL 1106 College Composition I First semester college-level composition course focusing on writing expository prose using word processing as a tool for composing. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical reading, developing a voice, and grammar review. Presupposes competency in |
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College Composition IENGL 1106 College Composition I First semester college-level composition course focusing on writing expository prose using word processing as a tool for composing. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical reading, developing a voice, and grammar review. Presupposes competency in |
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MATH 2204MATH 2204 Calculus I The first course in single variable calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, fundamentals of differentiation, differentiation of trigonometric functions, application of derivatives, indefinite and definite integrals, calculus of exponential and logari |
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Calculus IMATH 2204 Calculus I The first course in single variable calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, fundamentals of differentiation, differentiation of trigonometric functions, application of derivatives, indefinite and definite integrals, calculus of exponential and logari |
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| Goal Area 5 Elective (must also satisfy Goal Area 7) | 3 | |
| Goal Area 6 Elective (must also satisfy Goal Area 8) | 3 |
Second Semester
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MATH 2205MATH 2205 Calculus II This course covers the following topics: integration, indeterminate forms, improper integral, infinite series, analytic geometry, polar coordinates, and parametric equations. MTC goal areas: (4) Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. (Prerequisites: MATH2204 or |
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Calculus IIMATH 2205 Calculus II This course covers the following topics: integration, indeterminate forms, improper integral, infinite series, analytic geometry, polar coordinates, and parametric equations. MTC goal areas: (4) Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. (Prerequisites: MATH2204 or |
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ENGL 1109ENGL 1109 College Composition II Second semester college-level composition course focusing on academic writing using primary and secondary sources, including basic research using print and electronic sources. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical analysis, summarizing, research, |
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College Composition IIENGL 1109 College Composition II Second semester college-level composition course focusing on academic writing using primary and secondary sources, including basic research using print and electronic sources. Emphasis is on writing as a process, critical analysis, summarizing, research, |
3 | Goal Area 3 Elective (must also satisfy Goal Area 10) | 3 |
| Goal Area 5 Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Education/Health Elective | 3 |
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MATH 2206MATH 2206 Calculus III This course covers calculus of vector-valued functions of two or more variables. Topics include line integrals, surface integrals, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem and the Divergence Theorems. MTC goal areas: (4) Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. (Prerequi |
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Calculus IIIMATH 2206 Calculus III This course covers calculus of vector-valued functions of two or more variables. Topics include line integrals, surface integrals, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem and the Divergence Theorems. MTC goal areas: (4) Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. (Prerequi |
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COMM 1100COMM 1100 Introduction to Communication This course introduces students to the concepts, models, and theories of human communication and their application to interpersonal, small group, and public speaking situations. MTC goal areas: (1) Communication (Prerequisites: College-level reading) or
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COMM 1105COMM 1105 Interpersonal Communication This course provides opportunities for students to understand the process of human communication, to assess their strengths and weaknesses as communicators, to assist them in solving problems of an interpersonal nature, and develop interaction skills for or
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COMM 1110COMM 1110 Public Speaking This course provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of techniques to develop skills in research, organization, and presentation of informative and persuasive speeches. Students should expect to reduce speech apprehension and or
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COMM 1115COMM 1115 Intercultural Communication This course allows the student an opportunity to study the process of communicating across cultures. Major ethnic cultures, as well as significant co-cultures, will be the focus of study. The course will provide experiential as well as cognitive learning. |
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Introduction to CommunicationCOMM 1100 Introduction to Communication This course introduces students to the concepts, models, and theories of human communication and their application to interpersonal, small group, and public speaking situations. MTC goal areas: (1) Communication (Prerequisites: College-level reading) or
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Interpersonal CommunicationCOMM 1105 Interpersonal Communication This course provides opportunities for students to understand the process of human communication, to assess their strengths and weaknesses as communicators, to assist them in solving problems of an interpersonal nature, and develop interaction skills for or
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Public SpeakingCOMM 1110 Public Speaking This course provides opportunities for students to become familiar with a variety of techniques to develop skills in research, organization, and presentation of informative and persuasive speeches. Students should expect to reduce speech apprehension and or
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Intercultural CommunicationCOMM 1115 Intercultural Communication This course allows the student an opportunity to study the process of communicating across cultures. Major ethnic cultures, as well as significant co-cultures, will be the focus of study. The course will provide experiential as well as cognitive learning. |
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| Unrestrictive Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
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MATH 2220MATH 2220 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra This course is an introduction to vectors, matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, first and second order differential equations, higher order differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, and mathematical models. MTC goa |
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Differential Equations with Linear AlgebraMATH 2220 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra This course is an introduction to vectors, matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, first and second order differential equations, higher order differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, and mathematical models. MTC goa |
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| Goal Area 5 Elective | 3 | |
| Goal Area 6 Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Education/Health Elective | 3 | |
| Unrestrictive Elective | 3 | |
| Total: | 60 |
Below is a list of suggested unrestricted electives
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CIS 1415CIS 1415 Introduction to Programming This course introduces the student to the essential concepts and skills of computer programming. Students learn about data representation, algorithms, program logic, and structured and object oriented programming. Students develop their skills through a |
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Introduction to ProgrammingCIS 1415 Introduction to Programming This course introduces the student to the essential concepts and skills of computer programming. Students learn about data representation, algorithms, program logic, and structured and object oriented programming. Students develop their skills through a |
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MATH 2210MATH 2210 General Statistics An introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics. The following topics will be covered: organizing data; averages and variations around the mean; probability and probability statistics; binomial, normal, and sampling distributions; estimat |
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General StatisticsMATH 2210 General Statistics An introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics. The following topics will be covered: organizing data; averages and variations around the mean; probability and probability statistics; binomial, normal, and sampling distributions; estimat |
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PHYS 1201PHYS 1201 Intro to Physics I This is the first course in a sequence in introductory physics. The course will focus on the study of the mechanics of particles and rigid bodies including kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, linear and angular momentum, work and energy, fluids, and |
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Intro to Physics IPHYS 1201 Intro to Physics I This is the first course in a sequence in introductory physics. The course will focus on the study of the mechanics of particles and rigid bodies including kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, linear and angular momentum, work and energy, fluids, and |
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PHYS 1202PHYS 1202 Intro to Physics II This is the second course in a sequence in introductory physics. This course focuses on the study of thermodynamics, electrostatics, electricity, magnetism, and optics. This course will satisfy requirements for the transfer curriculum in general education |
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Intro to Physics IIPHYS 1202 Intro to Physics II This is the second course in a sequence in introductory physics. This course focuses on the study of thermodynamics, electrostatics, electricity, magnetism, and optics. This course will satisfy requirements for the transfer curriculum in general education |
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Program Outcomes
A student completing Lake Superior College’s Mathematics Transfer Pathway AA and transferring into a designated bachelor’s program at a Minnesota State University will have junior standing and may complete the bachelor’s degree program with an additional amount of credits appropriate to the university attended. You will be able to transfer to the following Minnesota State Universities:
- Bemidji State University: Mathematics, BS
- Metropolitan State University: Industrial and Applied Mathematics, BS
- Minnesota State University Moorhead: Mathematics, BA; Mathematics, BS
- Minnesota State University, Mankato: Mathematics, BS
- Southwest Minnesota State University: Mathematics, BA
- St. Cloud State University: Mathematics, BA
- Winona State University: Mathematics, BA
To graduate and be guaranteed admission to a Minnesota State university’s designated program in mathematics you must earn an overall grade point average as indicated by the university to which you will transfer.
