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Porterville College Associate's Degree in Mathematics
The Program
Did you know that the core requirements for most bachelor's degree programs in mathematics, physics, and engineering are offered at Porterville College? In addition, those same classes satisfy the requirements for the Associate's Degree in Mathematics at PC. Students can complete this degree in two years and be well prepared to transfer to a four-year college or university offering upper division majors in math, physics or engineering.
The Degree
To satisfy the requirements for the Associate's degree, students must take the following courses:
MATH P103 Calculus I
MATH P104 Calculus II
MATH P205 Calculus III
MATH P206 Differential Equations
And one course taken from among the following:
MATH P122 Introductory Statistics
PHYS P102A General College Physics
PHYS P102B General College Physics
PHYS P104A Physics for Scientists and Engineers
PHYS P104B Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Career Opportunities (What can I do with a degree in math?)
According to the American Mathematical Society, you will qualify for a wide range of careers in business, industry, government, and teaching. The possibilities include:
Urban designer, stockbroker, animator, statistician, college professor, teacher, forensic analyst, actuary, climate analyst, banker, market research analyst, population ecologist, cryptoanalyst, epidemiologist, air traffic controller, computer programmer, research scientist, foreign exchange trader, claims adjuster, commodities trader...and so much more!...Get a head start at Porterville College!
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Jeff Gervasi
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Porterville College
100 East College Avenue
Porterville CA 93257
Phone: 559-791-2226
jgervasi@portervillecollege.edu