Mathematics
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Associate in Science Degree with a Concentration in
Mathematics (416)
The concentration in Mathematics prepares students to transfer to four-year universities to pursue a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or Secondary Education teaching Mathematics.
The associate in science (A.S.) degree is designed to complete the lower-division (freshman and sophomore) portion of a bachelor of science degree in STEM-related majors. As a result, the A.S. degree does not include the entire General Education Core Curriculum (GECC). Therefore, students will need to complete MORE general education courses after transfer by completing the GECC curriculum while enrolled at the participating Illinois transfer institution OR fulfilling the general education requirements of their selected non-participating transfer institution.
Mathematics - IAI Recommended Baccalaureate Curriculum
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Transfer Considerations
Students who have already chosen the university to which they plan to transfer should consult that institution's catalog or department advisor and an SVCC academic advisor in planning their program.
- Bachelor’s degree programs in Secondary Mathematics Education will require education classes. Bachelor’s degree programs in Mathematics will require other classes.
- It is highly advised that students complete the entire Calculus sequence at a single institution. Course content may vary widely among institutions depending on the credits assigned to each course, and completing the sequence at a single institution is the best way to ensure that neither credits nor content is lost in transfer.
Competitive Admissions
Bachelor’s degree programs in Mathematics prepare students with diverse career goals by developing rigorous, logical thinking; an appreciation and familiarity with complex structures and algorithms; and the ability to learn technical material and abstract concepts. Community college students seeking a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree prior to transfer. To transfer as a junior into a bachelor’s math program, students must complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (64 for the Associate degree). Since admission is competitive, completing the recommended courses does not guarantee admission. A grade of “C” or better may be required when transferring chemistry, mathematics, and engineering science courses.
Since admission is competitive, completing the recommended courses does not by itself guarantee admission.
Special Considerations
- If you are also pursuing Secondary Education, other requirements through that program will be required for the Bachelor’s degree at your transfer institution.
- If planning on teaching at the college level (Community College or University) a Master's Degree in Mathematics (M.S or M.A) and/or a Ed.D/Ph.D may be required.
Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College
- Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
- Carrie Conderman, Professor of Mathematics, 815-835-6356
- Ronald Hobson, Professor of Mathematics, 815-835-6214
- Kevin Megill, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems, 815-835-6251
- Scott VanZuiden, Professor of Mathematics, 815-835-6349
- Connor Williams, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 815-835-6397
Minimum Total Credit Hours - 64-68 Hours
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester - 15-17 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Life Science | 3-5 Hours | |
| Social / Behavioral Science | 3 Hours | |
| Personal Development | 1 Hour | |
| ENG101 | Composition I | 3 Hours |
| This course 1 develops awareness of the writing process 2 provides inventional organizational and editorial strategies 3 stresses the variety of uses for writing and 4 emphasizes critical skills in reading thinking and writing.Prerequisite Required placement score on approved English placement test high school unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099.3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C1 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 Hour |
| The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills goal setting academic planning time and money management and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. Prerequisite None1 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 1 lecweek | ||
| * MAT203 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 4 Hours |
| The elementary concepts of differential and integral calculus are introduced and applications are discussed. These include limits continuity the derivative rules of differentiation the indefinite and definite integral. Trigonometric functions are dealt with. Some applications are related rates graphing extreme value problems and Newtons method for finding roots of equations.Prerequisite A grade of C or better in MAT 121 College Algebra AND MAT 122 Trigonometry OR appropriate placement see current placement score prerequisite chart 4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 900-1 MTH 901LectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
Second Semester - 16 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Development | 1 Hour | |
| ENG103 | Composition II | 3 Hours |
| An advanced course in essay writing with emphasis on formal research ENG 103 serves to develop a proficiency in the collection and selection of data as applied to the completion of a formal research paper. In addition students receive instruction in logic and reasoning including the fundamentals of argumentative and persuasive writing. Prerequisite A grade of C or higher in ENG 101 or its equivalent or consent of instructor. 3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C1 901RLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| CIS207 | C++ Programming | 3 Hours |
| This course teaches structured computer programming in the C language. It emphasizes structured design and procedural and data abstraction. It covers the fundamental control structures and data types in C.Prerequisite An algebra prerequisite either MAT 081 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or higher or two years of high school algebra with grades of C or higher or appropriate placement score and a programming prerequisite either CIS 150 Fundamentals of Business Computer Programming or consent of instructor based on previous programming experience. 3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI CS 911LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek Course delivery mode face-to-face | ||
| - OR - | ||
| MAT150 | Computer Prog Math & Engineer | 3 Hours |
| The syntax of a high-level programming language is studied and applied to problems in mathematics science and engineering. An emphasis is placed on the structured development of algorithms to solve these problems. The programming language features that lend themselves to problems in these areas such as special variable types library and user defined functions and subprograms are dealt with in more detail. Applications involving methods of finding roots of functions numerical techniques of integration and differentiation vector and matrix operations included. Prerequisite MAT 203 with a grade of C or better. 3 Semester hoursLectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| * MAT204 | Calc & Analytic Geometry II | 4 Hours |
| The methods of differentiation and integration are extended and power series are introduced. The new methods deal with logarithms exponential hyperbolic and inverse trigonometric functions. Some applications are area between two curves volumes of revolution arc length and work. The techniques of integration by parts partial fractions trigonometric substitution and numerical integration are covered. Power series and the Taylor series function representation are introduced. Prerequisite MAT 203 with a grade of C or higher. 4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 900-2 MTH 902LectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
| PHY211 | Engineering Physics I | 5 Hours |
| An examination of the basic principles of mechanics with special emphasis on conceptual and mathematical problem-solving. Topics include linear kinematics Newtons Laws rotational motion equilibrium harmonic motion and waves. Prerequisites High school physics or PHY 201 and MAT 203. 5 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI P2 900L and PHY 911LectureLab Hours 4 lec 2 labweek | ||
Third Semester - 16-18 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social / Behavioral Science | 3 Hours | |
| Fine Arts | 3 Hours | |
| Additional Science | 3-5 Hours | |
| ** | Electives and/or Humanities / Fine Arts | 4 Hours |
| * MAT211 | Differential Equations | 3 Hours |
| This course is an introduction to methods of solving differential equations as well as applications of differential equations to physical problems. The methods for solving first-order differential equations include numerical techniques separation of variables substitution methods exact equation techniques and identification of integrating factors. Also some types of higher order equations will be explored including application problems. Linear independence and the Wronskian of higher order equations will be covered. Methods for solving second-order homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations include the methods of undetermined coefficients reduction of order and variation of parameters. At least two of the following topics will be covered in depth LaPlace transforms power series methods partial differential equations and Fourier series systems of linear differential equations further numerical methods and non-cursory treatment of other advanced topics. Prerequisite Grade of C or better in MAT 204 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI MTH 912LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| ** | Electives | 3 Hours |
Fourth Semester - 17 Hours
| Course # | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities | 3 Hours | |
| Personal Development | 1 Hour | |
| ** | Electives | 3 Hours |
| COM131 | Intro to Oral Communication | 3 Hours |
| The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The course 1 develops awareness of the communication process 2 provides inventional organizational and expressive strategies 3 promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts and 4 emphasizes critical skills in listening reading thinking and speaking.Prerequisite None3 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI C2 900LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| * MAT205 | Calc & Analytic Geometry III | 4 Hours |
| The elementary ideas concerning conic sections polar curves and vector-valued and multivariate functions are covered. These topics include area arc length and tangents for polar curves. In addition vectors vector derivatives curvature and motion in two and three space are studied. The multivariate concepts of differentiability partial differentiation gradient vectors LaGrange multipliers finding relative extreme values and multiple integration are studied. The course also includes material on vector fields line integrals independence of path Greens Theorem surface integrals the Divergence Theorem and Stokess Theorem.Prerequisite MAT 204 with a grade of C or higher. 4 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI M1 900-3 MTH 903LectureLab Hours 4 lecweek | ||
| * MAT231 | Linear Algebra | 3 Hours |
| This course is an introduction to the mathematical theory and application of matrices vectors vector spaces and linear transformations. Topics include the algebra of matrices for solving systems of linear equations the theory of finite-dimensional vector spaces and theorems and applications associated with eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Students will construct proofs of propositions involving the following matrices determinants vector spaces and inner product spaces. Applications of linear algebra will be examined.Prerequisite a grade of C or better in MAT 2043 Semester hoursIllinois Articulation Initiative IAI MTH 911LectureLab Hours 3 lecweek | ||
| - OR - | ||
| ** | Electives | 3 Hours |
Footnotes
* Students should choose MAT 211 or MAT 231 (not both). MAT 231 is preferred.
* Calculus - It is highly advised that students complete the entire Calculus sequence at a single institution. Course content may vary widely among institutions depending on the credits assigned to each course, and completing the sequence at a single institution is the best way to assure that neither credit nor content is lost in transfer.
** Suggested electives include CIS 208, MAT 230, and/or PHY 211, and one Humanities or Fine Arts general education class.