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Instruction in the Physical Sciences is offered in the areas of chemistry, physics, geology and astronomy as the foundation for baccalaureate and graduate studies in these and related sciences at a university or four-year college. Physical Science students find employment in industrial research and development, government regulatory agencies, or secondary and post-secondary education. The suggested curriculum that follows assumes a mathematics background that will permit an enrollment in the calculus series as a freshman. If pre-calculus classes are needed, more than four semesters are necessary to complete this program.

Overview of this program in the 08-09 Catalog

Mathematics, Associates of Arts Degree

A major in mathematics is designed for students planning to teach mathematics at teh secondary school level as well as for those desiering to work as professional mathematicians outside of education. Students entering this program should enjoy working with logic and numbers and should enjoy the challenge to applying mathematics to the sciences and related areas. A bachelors degree is necessary as a minimum requirement for employent in these areas. Students with methematics background which require pre-calculus courses may need to plan for more than four semesters to complete this program.

Overview of this program in the 08-09 Catalog