Mathematics

Transfer Pathway A.A.

The 60-credit Mathematics Transfer Pathway A.A. program offers you the powerful opportunity to complete an associate degree and transfer with junior-year status to a designated, mathematics-related bachelor's degree program at one of seven Minnesota State universities.

As a student in this A.A. degree program, you will complete the Mathematics Transfer Pathway Requirements (15 credits), Mathematics Electives (3–6 credits), Additional General Education Requirements (35 credits), Health/Physical Education coursework (2 credits), and General Electives (2–5 credits) for a credit total of 60.

Minnesota State universities

Bemidji State University
Metropolitan State University
Minnesota State University Mankato
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Southwest Minnesota State University
St. Cloud State University
Winona State University

Full-time schedule recommendation

See how to schedule your classes each semester to complete your degree in two years.

Full-Time Recommended Course of Study

Part-time schedule recommendation

Recommendations for a part-time schedule are included in the Mathematics Program Planning Guide (see below), or view the full academic catalog.

Mathematics Program Planning Guide

2023-2024 Required Courses

Mathematics Transfer Pathway Requirements

Course #	Course Name	Credit(s)
MATH 1133	Calculus I	5
Course Outline Credits: 5 MNTC Goal Areas: 02, 04 Provides an introduction to single variable calculus and prepares students for Calculus II (MATH 1134). The topics include limits, derivatives (including trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions), continuity, applications of derivatives to related rates and optimization, graphing using information from the first and second derivatives, separable differential equations, Riemann Sums, basic integration techniques (including substitution), definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Trapezoidal and Simpson's Rule. Students will become proficient with a computer algebra system. Use of technology will be embedded throughout the course. Recommendation based on the Inver Hills Assessment Test results or grade of "C" or higher in MATH 1127 or MATH 1119 within the last 2 years. Prerequisites: Please go to e-Services to see Pre-requisites for this course Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Summer 2024
MATH 1134	Calculus II	5
Course Outline Credits: 5 MNTC Goal Areas: 02, 04 Prepares students for Multivariable Calculus (MATH 2219). Is the second course in the two-semester sequence of single variable calculus. The topics include applications of the integral: area, volume, surface area, center of mass, work, liquid pressure and arc length; techniques of integration; improper integrals; conics; calculus in polar coordinates; calculus involving parametrically-defined curves; and infinite series. Familiarity with a computer algebra system is expected. Use of technology will be embedded throughout the course. Prerequisites: MATH 1133 Calculus I Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024 Summer 2024
MATH 2219	Multivariable Calculus	5
Course Outline Credits: 5 MNTC Goal Areas: 02, 04 Extends concepts of single-variable calculus to calculus of several variables. The topics include vectors in three-dimensional space, quadric surfaces, limits in two and three dimensions, partial derivatives, gradients, extreme value problems, multiple integration and applications, space curves, curvature, The Frenet frame, divergence, curl, line integrals, conservative vector fields and potential functions, surface and volume integrals, Green's, Stokes' and the Divergence Theorems. Knowledge of a computer algebra system is expected. Use of technology will be embedded throughout the course. Prerequisites: MATH 1134 Calculus II Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
Total Credits in Mathematics Transfer Pathway Requirements		15

Mathematics Electives

Course #	Course Name	Credit(s)
MATH 2221	Introduction to Linear Algebra See footnote	3
Course Outline Credits: 3 MNTC Goal Areas: 02, 04 Provides an introduction to linear algebra topics including: systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and selected applications. Familiarity with a computer algebra system is expected. Use of technology will be embedded throughout the course. Prerequisites: MATH 1134 Calculus II Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024
MATH 2222	Introduction to Differential Equations See footnote	3
Course Outline Credits: 3 MNTC Goal Areas: 02, 04 Provides an introduction to ordinary differential equations.Topics include basic definitions, concepts and terminology of ordinary differential equations. Techniques of problem solving are emphasized. Specific topics covered include: solutions and applications of first-order differential equations, solutions of linear differential equations of higher order, applications of second-order linear differential equations, power series solutions, the Laplace transform, systems of linear differential equations, and an introduction to numerical and graphical methods of solution. Familiarity with a computer algebra system is expected. Use of technology will be embedded throughout the course. Prerequisites: MATH 1134 Calculus II Corequisites: None Future Offering: Spring 2024
Total Credits in Mathematics Electives		3-6

Additional General Education Requirements

Course #	Course Name	Credit(s)
	General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 1) Communication ‡	3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
	General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 2) Critical Thinking: Satisfied by First Year Experience course or MnTC completion ‡
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
	General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3) Natural Science (1 course must include lab) ‡	2
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
	General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 4) Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. Satisfied by MATH1133 ‡
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
	General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 5) History/Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences. Include courses from at least 2 disciplines) ‡	3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
	General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6) Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature. Any additional Goal 6 course ‡	3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
	General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 7) Human Diversity ‡	1
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
	General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 8) Global Perspective ‡	1
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
	General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 9) Ethical and Civic Responsibility ‡	1
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
	General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 10) People and the Environment ‡	1
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
Total Credits in Additional General Education Requirements		35

Health/Physical Education

Course #	Course Name	Credit(s)
	Health and PE	1
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
	Physical Education Elective(s)	1
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
Total Credits in Health/Physical Education		2

General Electives

Course #	Course Name	Credit(s)
	General Education Credits (Any MnTC Goal Area) Any courses numbered 1000 level or higher from any discipline. This may include additional courses from the MnTC and/or Health & Physical Education. ‡	2-5
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
Total Credits in General Electives		2-5

Total Credits:

‡ Select General Education electives from specified MnTC goal area or from any MnTC goals if none specified.