The mathematics department at BBCC prepares students for successful transfer to a four-year college or university. At the university level, a math major student may prepare for a career in industry, government, or education.
All students, regardless of background, must take BBCC’s math placement exam before being allowed to enroll in any math or science course with a math prerequisite.
Since programs differ at each college, students should consult program outlines published by the college or university to which they intend to transfer. The following recommended courses prepare students for most baccalaureate institutions. Students should prepare their quarterly schedules with the assistance of an advisor knowledgeable in this transfer area.
Recommended Pre-Major Courses
Course | Description | Credits |
CHEM& 161 | General Chem w/Lab I | 5 |
CHEM& 162 | General Chem w/Lab II | 5 |
CHEM& 163 | General Chem w/Lab III | 5 |
MATH& 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
MATH& 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
MATH& 163 | Calculus III | 5 |
MATH 220 | Linear Algebra | 5 |
MATH 230 | Differential Equations | 5 |
MATH 254 | Calculus IV | 5 |
PHYS& 221 | Engineering Physics I | 4 |
PHYS& 231 | Engineering Physics Lab I | 1 |
PHYS& 222 | Engineering Physics II | 4 |
PHYS& 232 | Engineering Physics Lab II | 1 |
PHYS& 223 | Engineering Physics III | 4 |
PHYS& 233 | Engineering Physics Lab III | 1 |
To complete the degree the following are needed in addition to the above courses:
Course | Description | Credits |
ENGL 101/102 | English | 10 |
Humanities | Choose three humanities courses | 15 |
Social Science | Choose three social science courses | 15 |
PEH Course(s) | Three credits in PEH as outlined in the catalog | 3 |
To complete the Associate in Arts and Science Transfer degree with an emphasis in pre-major math/science courses one must complete 103 credits. The standard two year, three courses per term track can only provide for 90 credits. The student can choose one of the following options to complete the degree:
It is important to review quarterly schedules with an adviser before registering for classes. Following is a suggested two year schedule:
Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer | |
First Year |
MATH&151 (5) CHEM 161 (5) ENGL 101 (5) PEH Activity (1) |
MATH 152 (5) ENGL 102 (5) PEH Activity (1) |
MATH 163 (5) CHEM 163 (5) Humanities/Social Science (5) PEH Activity (1) |
Humanities/Social Science (5) Humanities/Social Science (5) |
Second Year |
MATH 220 (5) PHYS 221/231 (5) Humanities/Social Science (5) |
MATH 230 (5) PHYS 222/232 (5) Humanities/Social Science (5) |
MATH 254 (5) PHYS 223/233 (5) Humanities/Social Science (5) |