Mathematics Transfer Pathway Associate of Arts

Program Overview:

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.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Mathematics Transfer Pathway program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate both a conceptual and operational understanding of single and multivariable Calculus.
• Select an appropriate mathematical method to solve complex problems and provide appropriate justification for their reasoning.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing multiple approaches for solving problems that include analytical, numerical, and graphical solution methods.

Additional Information:

Students should consult with their advisor to select the appropriate program electives based on the university they plan to attend.

The following are elective recommendations for the given universities within the Minnesota State system:

• Bemidji State University: Students are encouraged to take and transfer in Differential Equations.
• Metropolitan State University: Students are encouraged to take and transfer in Introduction to Mathematical Statistics, Physics I with Calculus, or Computer Programming I.
• Minnesota State University, Mankato: A minor is required. Students are encouraged to take at least one course that will apply to their intended minor. A list of minors and their requirements are listed in the Minnesota State University’s Mankato’s catalog. Any minor may be chosen.
• Minnesota State University, Moorhead: A Computer Programming course is required.
• Southwest Minnesota State University: No Recommendations.
• St. Cloud State University: A computer programming course and a minor in specific area are required. A list of acceptable minors can be found in the University Catalog. Students are encouraged to take at least one course that applies to their intended minor.
• Winona State University: Students are encouraged to take and transfer in the following courses: Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and an Introduction to Mathematical Statistics. A minor is required so progress towards the minor should begin at the college level.

MATHEMATICS TRANSFER PATHWAY AA

MINNESOTA TRANSFER CURRICULUM (MnTC)/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (40 CREDITS)

GOAL 1: COMMUNICATION (11 CREDITS)

• COMM 1114 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr) OR COMM 1130 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
• ENGL 1117 Reading and Writing Critically I (4 cr)
• ENGL 1118 Reading and Writing Critically II (4 cr)

GOAL 2:

is fulfilled when all other MnTC goals for this plan are completed.

GOAL 3: NATURAL SCIENCES (6 CREDITS)

A minimum of two courses with a lab from two different areas that meet MnTC Goal 3

GOAL 4: MATHEMATICAL/LOGICAL REASONING (5 CREDITS)

• MATH 1127 – Calculus I (5 cr)

GOAL 5: HISTORY AND THE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (9 CREDITS)

A minimum of two credits from three different areas that meet MnTC Goal 5

GOAL 6: THE HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS (9 CREDITS)

A minimum of two credits from three different areas that meet MnTC Goal 6

GOALS 7, 8, 9, 10

Two credits from each area that meets MnTC Goal 7, 8, 9, and 10

PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS (15 CREDITS)

• MATH 1128 – Calculus II (5 cr)
• MATH 2237 – Multivariable and Vector Calculus (5 cr)
• MATH 2238 – Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (5 cr)

PROGRAM ELECTIVES (5 CREDITS)

• COMP 2243 – Programming and Problem Solving (4 cr)
• FYEX 1000 – College Success Strategies (1 cr)
• MATH 2218 – Discrete Mathematics (4 cr)
• MATH 2350 – Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (4 cr)
• PHYS 1128 – Classical Physics II (5 cr)

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCES

FULL-TIME

• Semester 1 (16 CREDITS): ENGL 1117, FYEX 1000, MATH 1127, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
• Semester 2 (15 CREDITS): COMM 1114 OR COMM 1130, ENGL 1118, MATH 1128, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
• Semester 3 (14 CREDITS): MATH 2238, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
• Semester 4 (15 CREDITS): MATH 2218 OR MATH 2350, MATH 2237, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10

PART-TIME

• Semester 1 (8 CREDITS): ENGL 1117, FYEX 1000, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
• Semester 2 (8 CREDITS): MATH 1127, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
• Semester 3 (9 CREDITS): MATH 1128, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
• Semester 4 (7 CREDITS): MATH 2218 OR MATH 2350, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
• Semester 5 (8 CREDITS): MATH 2238, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
• Semester 6 (8 CREDITS): MATH 2237, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
• Semester 7 (6 CREDITS): COMM 1114 OR COMM 1130, MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
• Semester 7 (6 CREDITS): MnTC Goal 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10

Course descriptions can be found at: RCTC course descriptions